The Pollution Prevention Unit coordinates pollution prevention efforts throughout New York State. Help us celebrate National Pollution Prevention Week , September 17-23, 2001. Activities to observe this annual week-long event will be posted on this website soon.
Pollution prevention is the best way to protect the environment.
It focuses on ways to avoid creating the pollution in the first place. Then, it doesn't need to be cleaned up. This can be done by using less hazardous materials in manufacturing, being careful to prevent spills, maintaining equipment in top condition, and through a number of cost-effective techniques. Visit DEC's contact page for email addresses for air, water, waste management, wildlife, enforcement, and general DEC information inquiries.