The reason for the drop in deficit was due to 123 salaried DEC law enforcement employees being moved from the Conservation fund to the state's General Fund. This caused the Conservation Fund's deficit to drop from $18M to $4M in the past year.
"This caused the Conservation Fund's deficit to drop from $18M to $4M in the past year."
This is one of the reasons that license fee increases are likely in the near future. Harold Palmer, president of the New York Conservation Council pointed out that administrative costs stood out. Other notable costs included:
- $1.49 million to rear and distribute hatchery fish.
- Nearly $1.9 million for "supplies, contracts and travel in support of fish and wildlife programs."
- $400,000 to "document rare species and communities."
- $254,776 for "public affairs and education tools."
- $127,588 for production and distribution of fishing regulations guide and I LOVE NY fishing guide.
- $86,297 for "salary and indirect of regional attorney."
Palmer said that the DEC had promised to give a more detailed breakdown of the fund next year.
For the complete story visit New York Outdoor News.
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