Advocacy

organization organization_description contact address city state zip contact_phone available resources available services available programs

Center for Environmental Information The Center for Environmental Information provides information, communication services, and educational programs to: advance public understanding of environmental issues; act as a communication link among scientists, educators, decision makers and the public; and advocate informed action based on the free exchange of information and ideas. William R. Wagner 50 Main St. West Rochester NY 14614-1218 716-262-2870 Reference Library open to public Tues-Fri 9:00am-4:30pm The CEI operates an on-call reference and referral service and library. It also runs conferences, teaches courses, and hosts an Energy Fair. CEI publishes a “Directory of Environmental Agencies and Organizations,” a newsletter, and the “Global Climate Change Digest.”

Center for Religion, Ethics and Social Policy The Center for Religion, Ethics and Social Policy became institutionalized in 1971 as the social justice arm of Cornell United Religious Work. Today CRESP focuses on a diverse set of issues including: corporate responsibility, alternative agriculture, conflict resolution, US/Latin American relations, and environmental justice. Mary Webber Anabel Taylor Hall, Cornell University Ithaca NY 14853 607- 255-8276

Citizens Environmental Coalition Formed in 1983, the Citizens Environmental Coalition is a coalition of 90 member groups and 6000 individuals working to prevent pollution in New York Sate. CEC’s mission is to eliminate contamination from homes, schools, workplaces, and the environment through greater citizen involvement. Diane Hemingway 11149 Dunlop Rd. Medina NY 14103 716-798-0111 talks on right to know law, reproductive hazards, community org.,clearinghouse of information The CEC guides citizens to appropriate people within state agencies to help with toxic waste cleanup, proposed facility siting, alternatives to pesticides, etc. The CEC is an information clearing house and gives informational presentations.

Cornell Greens, Student Environmental Action Coalition A Cornell campus social and environmental justice group composed of both graduate and undergraduate students. The organization focuses on campus environmental awareness, community service, and action (letters, rallies, speakers). Todd Dawson Box 82, Willard Straight Hall, Cornell Ithaca NY 14853 607-254-4234
The Greens manages the “Eco-Buddies” programs at Northside Community Center, provides dormitory programs on “Eco-Justice,” volunteers for environmental events, and serves as the Earth Day coordinating group.

Eco-Justice Task Force The Eco-Justice Task Force is an educational and action group dedicated to the well-being of all humankind on a thriving earth. Through a program of conferences, forums, publications, and educational outreach to churches, campuses, and community groups, Eco-Justice works to deepen the awareness of Americans about eco-justice issues and to engender their participation. Dana Horrel G-17 Anabel Taylor Hall, Cornell Ithaca NY 14853 607-255-4225
Educational programs and publications are available to the general public.

Ecology House Ecology House is a residential organization that provides a unique complement to academics at Cornell. It is open to all students and the Cornell community. Ecology House focuses on the development of environmental awareness and educational outreach to the community. Cindy Bradley 1 Country Club Rd. Ithaca NY 14853 607-255-1094
Ecology House provides a wide variety of programs, lectures, workshops, field trips, and action projects.

Natural Resources Committee, League of Women Voters The League of Women Voters is dedicated to facilitating the informed participation of citizens in government. The League supports the protection and conservation of natural resources and works to preserve the physical, chemical, and biological integrity of ecosystems. Locally, the Committee monitors land use, solid waste pollution, energy issues, and agency and development activities. Janis Putnam 2065 Ellis Hollow Rd. Ithaca NY 14850 607-539-7547 Publications on land use, pollution, and energy. Information on local issues. The League operates a referral service for residents with environmental questions and provides information on land use, pollution, resource management, energy, and local issues.

New York Public Interest Research Group The New York Public Interest Research Group is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to education on and advocacy for environmental and consumer issues. Jen Dickson Corey Union Lobby, SUNY Cortland Cortland NY 13045 607-753-4815
NYPIRG conducts community forums and has information on various environmental issues that is available upon request.

NYS Association of Environmental Management Councils The NYS Association of Environmental Management Councils has an elected board of directors to represent all of the EMCs in New York State. It assists EMCs in collaborating with the DEC, organizes and sponsors an annual conference, publishes a newsletter, networks with other environmental agencies, supports sound environmental management, and interacts with federal, state, and local governments regarding environmental legislation. Members speak to groups on state-wide issues, as requested. Susanne Quarterman 350 E. Henrietta Rd., Iola Complex, Bldg. #5, Suite 201 Rochester NY 14620 716-274-8320
NYSAEMC sponsors an annual conference, publishes a newsletter, and gives presentations on various environmental issues.

Sierra Club, Finger Lakes Group The Sierra Club’s mission statement is to explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth; to practice and promote the responsible use of the earth’s ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out those objectives. John Kaminsky 18 Asbury Dr. Ithaca NY 14850 607-257-5909
The Sierra Club provides educational materials and is involved in grassroots participation in national environmental issues.

Tompkins County Greenway Coalition The Greenway Coalition is a volunteer organization whose members represent a diverse range of greeway interests, including: natural areas, hiking trails, scenic views, bicycle paths, rails-to-trails, land use planning, urban walkways, and historic preservation. The coalition has produced a countywide greenway plan to provide a framework for future development in the county. Its mission is to encourage local communities to participate in a coordinated planning process. Thomas Reimers 3C Wildflower Drive Ithaca NY 14850 607-272-8679
The Greenway Coalition sponsors greenway walks, workshops, lectures, and slide presentations. “Building Greenways for Tompkins County: An Action Plan,” maps, brochures, displays, and a slide show are all available through the Greenway Coalition.

organization	organization_description	contact	address	city	state	zip	contact_phone	available resources	available services
Center for Environmental Information	The Center for Environmental Information provides information, communication services, and educational programs to: advance public understanding of environmental issues; act as a communication link among scientists, educators, decision makers and the public; and advocate informed action based on the free exchange of information and ideas.	William R. Wagner	50 Main St. West	Rochester	NY	14614-1218	716-262-2870	Reference Library open to public Tues-Fri 9:00am-4:30pm	The CEI operates an on-call reference and referral service and library. It also runs conferences, teaches courses, and hosts an Energy Fair. CEI publishes a “Directory of Environmental Agencies and Organizations,” a newsletter, and the “Global Climate Change Digest.”
Center for Religion, Ethics and Social Policy	The Center for Religion, Ethics and Social Policy became institutionalized in 1971 as the social justice arm of Cornell United Religious Work. Today CRESP focuses on a diverse set of issues including: corporate responsibility, alternative agriculture, conflict resolution, US/Latin American relations, and environmental justice.	Mary Webber	Anabel Taylor Hall, Cornell University	Ithaca	NY	14853	607- 255-8276
Citizens Environmental Coalition	Formed in 1983, the Citizens Environmental Coalition is a coalition of 90 member groups and 6000 individuals working to prevent pollution in New York Sate. CEC’s mission is to eliminate contamination from homes, schools, workplaces, and the environment through greater citizen involvement.	Diane Hemingway	11149 Dunlop Rd.	Medina	NY	14103	716-798-0111	talks on right to know law, reproductive hazards, community org.,clearinghouse of information	The CEC guides citizens to appropriate people within state agencies to help with toxic waste cleanup, proposed facility siting, alternatives to pesticides, etc. The CEC is an information clearing house and gives informational presentations.
Cornell Greens, Student Environmental Action Coalition	A Cornell campus social and environmental justice group composed of both graduate and undergraduate students. The organization focuses on campus environmental awareness, community service, and action (letters, rallies, speakers).	Todd Dawson	Box 82, Willard Straight Hall, Cornell	Ithaca	NY	14853	607-254-4234		The Greens manages the “Eco-Buddies” programs at Northside Community Center, provides dormitory programs on “Eco-Justice,” volunteers for environmental events, and serves as the Earth Day coordinating group.
Eco-Justice Task Force	The Eco-Justice Task Force is an educational and action group dedicated to the well-being of all humankind on a thriving earth. Through a program of conferences, forums, publications, and educational outreach to churches, campuses, and community groups, Eco-Justice works to deepen the awareness of Americans about eco-justice issues and to engender their participation.	Dana Horrel	G-17 Anabel Taylor Hall, Cornell	Ithaca	NY	14853	607-255-4225		Educational programs and publications are available to the general public.
Ecology House	Ecology House is a residential organization that provides a unique complement to academics at Cornell. It is open to all students and the Cornell community. Ecology House focuses on the development of environmental awareness and educational outreach to the community.	Cindy Bradley	1 Country Club Rd.	Ithaca	NY	14853	607-255-1094		Ecology House provides a wide variety of programs, lectures, workshops, field trips, and action projects.
Natural Resources Committee, League of Women Voters	The League of Women Voters is dedicated to facilitating the informed participation of citizens in government. The League supports the protection and conservation of natural resources and works to preserve the physical, chemical, and biological integrity of ecosystems. Locally, the Committee monitors land use, solid waste pollution, energy issues, and agency and development activities.	Janis Putnam	2065 Ellis Hollow Rd.	Ithaca	NY	14850	607-539-7547	Publications on land use, pollution, and energy. Information on local issues.	The League operates a referral service for residents with environmental questions and provides information on land use, pollution, resource management, energy, and local issues.
New York Public Interest Research Group	The New York Public Interest Research Group is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to education on and advocacy for environmental and consumer issues.	Jen Dickson	Corey Union Lobby, SUNY Cortland	Cortland	NY	13045	607-753-4815		NYPIRG conducts community forums and has information on various environmental issues that is available upon request.
NYS Association of Environmental Management Councils	The NYS Association of Environmental Management Councils has an elected board of directors to represent all of the EMCs in New York State. It assists EMCs in collaborating with the DEC, organizes and sponsors an annual conference, publishes a newsletter, networks with other environmental agencies, supports sound environmental management, and interacts with federal, state, and local governments regarding environmental legislation. Members speak to groups on state-wide issues, as requested.	Susanne Quarterman	350 E. Henrietta Rd., Iola Complex, Bldg. #5, Suite 201	Rochester	NY	14620	716-274-8320		NYSAEMC sponsors an annual conference, publishes a newsletter, and gives presentations on various environmental issues.
Sierra Club, Finger Lakes Group	The Sierra Club’s mission statement is to explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth; to practice and promote the responsible use of the earth’s ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out those objectives.	John Kaminsky	18 Asbury Dr.	Ithaca	NY	14850	607-257-5909		The Sierra Club provides educational materials and is involved in grassroots participation in national environmental issues.
Tompkins County Greenway Coalition	The Greenway Coalition is a volunteer organization whose members represent a diverse range of greeway interests, including: natural areas, hiking trails, scenic views, bicycle paths, rails-to-trails, land use planning, urban walkways, and historic preservation. The coalition has produced a countywide greenway plan to provide a framework for future development in the county. Its mission is to encourage local communities to participate in a coordinated planning process.	Thomas Reimers	3C Wildflower Drive	Ithaca	NY	14850	607-272-8679		The Greenway Coalition sponsors greenway walks, workshops, lectures, and slide presentations. “Building Greenways for Tompkins County: An Action Plan,” maps, brochures, displays, and a slide show are all available through the Greenway Coalition.