RvK calls for investigation of disproportionate cuts to DEC

Why has New York's environmental agency been hit with such deep cuts?
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DEC staffing levels have plummeted while its responsibilities continue to expand

Why has NY’s environmental agency lost 30% of its staff since 1990, triple the state average? Is the environment simply seen as too costly?

Read Riverkeeper Paul Gallay’s NYS Assembly testimony about the ruinous effect on basic water protection programs due to these excessive and indefensible cuts. http://shrd.by/zMDtOA

DEC needs a fair staffing level – parity with other agencies. Otherwise, political claims that we are balancing economic and environmental interests are just feel-good rhetoric.