ALBANY, New York — New York is looking for a leader to help implement the state’s climate law — a monumental task with huge consequences for the state’s residents.
Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos is slated to depart Friday. Sean Mahar, the current executive deputy commissioner, will step into the role on an interim basis, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office.
A national search is still underway to hire the next DEC commissioner after Seggos held the post for nearly nine years, Hochul spokesperson Katy Zielinski said in a statement.
“For nearly a decade, Commissioner Seggos has led the Department of Environmental Conservation through a pivotal moment in our climate fight,” she said. “His leadership has been instrumental in safeguarding our land and water, combating climate change, protecting New Yorkers during extreme storms, and supporting the incredible outdoor recreation programs across the state.”
