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From John Rathbone at <[log in to unmask]>

To All:  This is being re-sent because AOL bounced my first individual message to Les Buell.  This appears to be the only way to contact him.

G'Day, Les!

You might be able to find out by contacting the staff of The New York State Conservationist, the magazine published by the NYS DEC, at:

The Conservationist, NYSDEC
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233

 or call them tollfree at 1-800-678-6399.

The DEC has a website, www.dec.state.ny.us , and you might be able to find information there.
  ----- Original Message -----
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  Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 7:47 PM
  Subject: NYSDEC question


  I collect items relating to the New York State Conservation Department, e.g., pins, patches, posters, signs, etc. I believe that the departments name sequence went like this:

  New York State Conservation Commission
  New York State Conservation Department
  New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

  I believe that the NYS Conservation Department became the NYSDEC around 1970. Does anyone know the exact year?

  Do any of you know when the NYS Conservation Commission became the NYS Conservation Department?

  Was there another name prior to the NYS Conservation Commission?

  Thanks for your help. Les Buell