Half-Century of Public Service

On April 22, 1970, Governor Nelson Rockefeller signed legislation to create the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Six years later, the legendary Nancy Lussier joined Team DEC, where she rose through the ranks from account clerk to become the agency’s longtime Director of the Division of Management and Budget Services. In preparation for her retirement, Nancy joins Sean and Erica for an in-depth look at her 50 years of service with New York State and DEC and how the agency continues to improve and evolve to assist DEC staff and the millions of New Yorkers we serve. Nancy embraced new technology to keep DEC at the forefront of progress while closely tracking the billions of dollars that protected New York’s land, water, and air, and beyond. 

Episode Notes:

• Be Prepared, Hike Smart: https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/hiking/hike-smart-ny
• Give Turtles a Break: https://dec.ny.gov/news/press-releases/2024/5/dec-urges-new-york-drivers-to-give-turtles-a-brake
• If You Care, Leave it There: https://dec.ny.gov/news/press-releases/2024/5/dec-urges-new-yorkers-to-respect-wildlife-by-leaving-young-animals-alone
• Clean, Drain, Dry to Protect New York Waters: https://dec.ny.gov/news/press-releases/2024/5/dec-and-canal-corporation-remind-water-recreationists-to-clean-drain-dry