ALBANY — The state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is set to welcome a new interim commissioner, Sean Mahar, a resident of Colonie. Mahar will be stepping into the shoes of the outgoing Commissioner Basil Seggos starting from Monday.
A Siena graduate, Mahar will hold the interim position while the state embarks on a nationwide search for a permanent successor to Seggos, who has been serving in the state role since 2015.
Seggos announced his departure from the state office in February, stating that he would leave at the conclusion of the state budget process.
“Commissioner Seggos has been at the helm of the Department of Environmental Conservation for almost a decade, steering us through a critical juncture in our battle against climate change,” a spokesperson for Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement. “His leadership has been crucial in protecting our land and water, fighting climate change, safeguarding New Yorkers during severe storms, and bolstering the state’s remarkable outdoor recreation programs. Governor Hochul expresses her gratitude for Commissioner Seggos’ unwavering commitment to preserving New Yorkers and our environment. A nationwide search is currently in progress to find the department’s next commissioner.”
Mahar, who has strong connections to the Schenectady area, has previously held the position of DEC Executive Deputy Commissioner, spearheading the agency’s environmental protection and natural resource conservation initiatives.
Prior to his role as the Executive Deputy Commissioner, Mahar served as the chief of staff and assistant commissioner of public affairs within the agency. Before joining the DEC, Mahar was the director of government relations and communications for the Audubon New York conservation organization. He also shared his knowledge and experience as an adjunct professor at his alma mater Siena, teaching a course on Environmental Policy and Management at the Loudonville college.
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