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• http://www.epa.gov/grtlakes/seahome/mercury/src/states.htm#NEWYORK
  
• http://www.nysar3.org
  
• http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dshm/redrecy/mercury.htm
  
• http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dshm/
  
• http://www.dec.state.ny.us/index.html

• Earth911 - Search by zip code to find out where and how to properly dispose of mercury.
• Local Recycling Coordinators And DEC Regional Recycling Contacts in New York State
  

http://www.epa.gov/region02/grants/

• New York State Department of Health
  • Mercury Brochures for Schools
  • Mercury in Fish and Wildlife - links to Programs and Projects
    
  • Chemicals in Sportfish and Game - New York State Department of Health
    
  • Health Advisory for Fish Consumption
    • http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dfwmr/seasons/foe4chad.html
      
    • http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dfwmr/seasons/foe4chad.html#Specific%20Freshwater%20Advisories
• Advisory for Specific Waters
  
• Additional Advice
  
• What Can I Do to Reduce Exposure?
  

NYS Dept. of Health prepares an annual booklet "Chemicals in Game and Sportfish" which discusses mercury and other contaminants, fish consumption advisories, and methods for reducing exposure to contaminants. Contact: Howard Simonin (315) 337-0910

• NY Mercury Law July 12, 2004
  
• Mercury Spills in New York State
  
• Radium Chemical Company
  
• Mercury Spills in Residential Settings