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Displaying 63 Finding Aids
Title
- Deputy Commissioner's subject and correspondence files
Series Number
- 22576
Summary
- Ivan P. Vamos served as deputy commissioner of Planning and Operations from 1978 to 1993, under Commissioner Orin Lehman in the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP). This series contains correspondence, memoranda, copies of deeds, geological surveys, research studies/reports, and environmental analyses. The records document the operations of parks, recreation and historic sites, and include material on such topics as evaluations of storm damage, environmental issues and repairs, trail maintenance, and maintenance of bridges and roads leading to and from state parks.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Planning Unit
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Correspondence
Series Number
- B2022
Summary
- This series consists of a petition by residents of Erie County protesting the granting of licenses for the use of pound nets for fishing in Lake Erie, a letter from the Mohican Rod and Gun Club applying for the appointment of special fish and game protectors, and an application to the commissioner to stock pikeperch in the Allegheny River.
Creator
- New York (State). Forest, Fish and Game Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- John Hanna, Jr. professional papers
Series Number
- B2492
Summary
- This series consists of files created by John Hanna, Jr. while serving as counsel to the New York State Office of Employee Relations and as deputy commissioner and general counsel of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The materials do not completely document his tenure in these positions but rather highlight significant legal issues and cases he handled. One such issue that is well covered by the files is the Taylor Law and Hanna's role in mediating labor disputes.
Creator
- Hanna, John, Jr.
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- State park and campsite wastewater disposal files
Series Number
- A1123
Summary
- This series from the Division of Water and predecessor units consists of files on the planning and development of sewage waste disposal and treatment systems, and testing done to determine water pollution or contamination at state parks and campsites. The records include memorandums, correspondence, plans, maps, specifications, contract drawings, reports, permits, construction applications, technical reviews of plans, test results, brochures, and complaint letters about existing park conditions.
Creator
- New York (State). Division of Water
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Index to Conservation Dept. Photographic Prints and Negatives
Series Number
- B1786
Summary
- Grant funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities allowed State Archives staff to undertake a preservation project by which duplicate negatives and contact prints were created for most of the negatives in Series 14297. This series consists of 5,206 positive contact prints made from duplicate negatives in Series 14297, Conservation Department Photographic Prints and Negatives, and functions as a visual index to that series.
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Division director's subject and correspondence files
Series Number
- 16481
Summary
- The records in this series reflect the Division of Fish, Wildlife, and Marine Resources' responsibility for legislating, implementing, operating, and monitoring programs designed to protect the fish and wildlife environment. Topics addressed include wetlands, water contamination (PCBs, acid rain), dredging, flood control, wildlife inventories, fish hatcheries, and hunting and fishing policies.
Creator
- New York (State). Division of Fish, Wildlife, and Marine Resources. Director's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Herpetological atlas data cards
Series Number
- B2714
Summary
- This series consists of approximately 25,000 data cards which were used by Herpetological Atlas Project volunteers to record observations of herpetofauna (amphibians and reptiles). Information recorded on each card includes the names of species observed, the date and location of observation, and the contact information of the volunteer who submitted the card.
Creator
- New York (State). Bureau of Wildlife
Access Restrictions
- Records relating to the locations of species may be restricted under New York State Environmental Conservation Law §3-0301(2)(r) and §11-0539(4).
Title
- Card index to administrative matters and regulatory and special permit cases
Series Number
- B1590
Summary
- The series is a card file indexing matters of general administration, regulatory violations, and special permit actions handled from September 1, 1930 through December 31, 1937. Cards typically list name and place of residence of the applicant or person cited for an infraction, date, brief description of action, and page number. Cards for personnel appointments often show salary information and date of hiring or retirement.
Creator
- New York (State). Conservation Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Department of Environmental Conservation Pollution Prevention Unit studies of metrics, environmental indicators, and economic incentives
Series Number
- B2886
Summary
- This series contains project files and studies documenting the Department of Environmental Conservation's effort to create measurable objectives in the field of environmental protection and restoration in the 1990s.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation. Pollution Prevention Unit
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Sewage treatment works construction planning grants files
Series Number
- 11460
Summary
- The series consists of project files for sewage treatment works in state municipalities for which state planning aid was requested. The records include correspondence, memoranda, discharge permits, certificates of expenditures, engineers' field reports, and applications for state grants to fund preliminary and detailed plans for public sewer systems or treatment works. Typical projects include construction of sanitary sewers, truck sewer extensions, garbage incinerators, outfall sewers, and new disposal plants or proposed additions and alterations to existing sewage treatment plants.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Health
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Drainage basin subject files
Series Number
- A1120
Summary
- The series consists of subject files documenting cooperative state and federal government efforts to monitor and control pollution and water resources development in New York State drainage basins. Each river basin's file contains information pertinent to locations (of towns or rivers) within that basin. Records include correspondence, memoranda, reports, classification files, water resources and development studies, pollution abatement and hearing files, and other subject files. Also included are related plans, maps, profiles, sections, and photographs.
Creator
- New York (State). Division of Water
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Railroad fire map
Series Number
- B1774
Summary
- The Conservation Commission was charged with creating fire districts and appointing forest rangers to oversee each district. This map of the Adirondack Forest and Adjoining Territory indicates the location and extent of fires caused by locomotives. Locomotives' coal burning engines were blamed in 1913 for causing sixty fires in the Adirondacks that destroyed over two hundred acres.
Creator
- New York (State). Conservation Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Water Supply Commission reports to or by the commission regarding the Genesee River improvement
Series Number
- B0242
Summary
- This series consists of unpublished reports, submitted to or compiled by the State Water Supply Commission, regarding waterpower development on the Genesee River. Records include information on waterpower development; proposed reservoir construction; property owners affected by the proposed improvement; a Genesee River power survey; and condition and operations of mills of the International Paper Company on the Hudson, Raquette, Saranac, and Black Rivers.
Creator
- New York (State). Water Supply Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Bald eagle program files
Series Number
- B2723
Summary
- This series documents the ten-year duration of the New York State Bald Eagle Restoration Program and the research efforts that led to the rehabilitation of New York's bald eagle population. Records also document the continuation of bald eagle monitoring following the completion of the initial ten-year program. Records include correspondence, photographs, field notes, survey data, memorandums, and observation reports.
Creator
- New York (State). Bureau of Wildlife. Endangered Species Unit
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- State and federal blister rust annual reports
Series Number
- 19753
Summary
- This series from the Department of Environmental Conservation consists of unpublished reports detailing the state's effort to eradicate blister rust from its forest resources. There are also transcripts of conference proceedings on confronting the blister rust blight.
Creator
- New York (State). Conservation Department. Bureau of Forest Pest Control
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Minutes and subject files
Series Number
- 20139
Summary
- The Natural Beauty Commission directed its attention toward open space; scenic and natural area preservation; community appearance; sign control; surface mining; junk car disposal; solid waste disposal; litter control; and historic preservation. It sponsored a statewide survey of environmental problems and action programs at the local level. The series consists of the files of the director of the Natural Beauty Commission, Charles C. Morrison, Jr. Included are subject and correspondence files, consultant reports, commission reports, meeting minutes, and meeting files.
Creator
- New York (State). Natural Beauty Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Endangered species research correspondence and subject files
Series Number
- B2703
Summary
- This series documents the history and development of the Endangered Species Unit. Records include correspondence; email; memorandums; articles/clippings; data and drafts of articles published in Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) publications and reports; pathology records; and photographs.
Creator
- New York (State). Bureau of Wildlife. Endangered Species Unit
Access Restrictions
- Access to records which identify habitats of rare, threatened, or endangered species is restricted in accordance with Environmental Conservation Law Sections 3-0301(2)(r) and 11-0539(4).
Title
- Pure water files
Series Number
- A1122
Summary
- This series from the Division of Water and predecessor offices reveals a part of the state's effort to control water pollution. It contains studies on the causes of water pollution, status reports on sewerage systems, memorandums, correspondence, public hearing transcripts, maps, letters from citizens complaining of polluted lakes or streams, and documentation from investigations and litigation against accused polluters.
Creator
- New York (State). Division of Water
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Biometrics research correspondence and subject files
Series Number
- B2702
Summary
- This series documents the projects, research topics, and activities of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Bureau of Wildlife's Biometrics Unit. These records consist of a broad range of materials including correspondence, emails, and memorandums; information items such as articles and clippings; drafts of articles to be published in agency publications and reports; data pertaining to waterfowl and bird banding and tracking; and photographs, glass plate negatives, and diskettes.
Creator
- New York (State). Bureau of Wildlife. Biometrics Unit
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Wildlife habitat research correspondence and subject files
Series Number
- B2701
Summary
- This series documents the projects, activities and history of the Habitat Inventory Unit in the Bureau of Wildlife of the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Records include correspondence, emails, and memorandums; inventory data sheets; articles and newspaper clippings; drafts of articles published in Department of Environmental Conservation publications; and reports related to the past work of the unit.
Creator
- New York (State). Bureau of Wildlife. Habitat Inventory Unit
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.