If you see something happening in the environment, whether it be illegal dumping or other violations to environmental law, Cattaraugus County encourages you to contact the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) to file a report.  You can contact the NYS DEC by calling the hotline at 1-844-DEC-ECOS (1-844-332-3267).  The hotline provides information for reporting violations to Environmental Law.  You can also report a violation using this online form.  

Please visit the NYS DEC website for a list of the most commonly reported problems, how to contact the NYS DEC, and how to report a violation.