Chemicals

organization organization_description first name address city state zip contact_phone available resources available services available programs

Buck Engineering, Buck Environmental Labs, Inc. Buck Engineering provides environmental assessments, indoor air quality assistance, industrial stack permits, SPDES permits, and asbestos abatement, monitoring, and design. Buck Envronmental Labs provide NYSDDA ELAP approved laboratory analysis of potable water, wastewater, solid and hazardous waste, soil, air, asbestos, and stack emissions. John Buck 3845 Rt. 11 South Cortland NY 13045 607-753-3403

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 Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County Cornell Cooperative Extension’s mission is to disseminate and encourage the application of research generated knowledge and leadership techniques to individuals, families, businesses, and communities. CCE offers programs for youth and adults in many areas, including natural resources appreciation and stewardship, preservation of indoor and outdoor environments, water quality education, non-point source pollution prevention, land use policy, composting, waste reduction, and pesticide education. Sharon Anderson 615 Willow Ave. Ithaca NY 14850 607-272-2292 Publications on composting, water quality, water and sewer systems, indoor air quality, forestry for a variety of purposes, home gardening, pest management, soils, environmental education and stewardship and curricula for youth and adults who work with youth. Services from the CCE include: public forums on environmental issues, satellite conferences, plant diagnositic services, soil nutrient testing, pest management recommendations, telephone helplines, training for adults who work with youth, and volunteer leaders for 4-H clubs.

Environmental Strategies, Inc. Environmental Strategies evaluates pollution impacts for government and industry by establishing and operating pollution surveillance programs. Richard Mandl 83 Brown Rd. Ithaca NY 14850 607-257-6348
ESI’s services include chemical sampling and analysis. More detailed information on pollution surveillance programs can be obtained from Environmental Strategies, Inc.

NYS Dept. of Environ. Conservation, Cortland Office The Cortland office of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is the point of contact for Tompkins County residents with questions for the DEC . The office is responsible for the adminstration of DEC policy in the greater Cortland area. For fuller description of the DEC, please see this directory’s listing for the NYS DEC State Headquarters. Tom Chiotti P.O. Box 1169, Fisher Ave. Cortland NY 13045 607-753-3095
The DEC provides permitting, policy interpretation, mediation, and enforcement services.

NYS Dept. of Environ. Conservation, Region 7 Office The Region 7 office is the regional branch of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. As with the state headquarters, this branch is concerned with the management of natural resources and the protection of environmental quality. The Region 7 office issues permits for the disposal of various wastes and serves as a liason between the residents of Region 7 and the DEC State Headquarters. Sue Miller 615 Erie Blvd., West Syracuse NY 13204 315-426-7400
Responsible for the enforcement of environmental laws within Region 7. Environmental violations should be reported to the Regional Dispatch Center at 315-426-7433. Other services are permit and policy interpretation, mediation, and consultation on environmental issues.

NYS Dept. of Environ. Conservation, State Headquarters Established in 1970, the Department of Environmental Conservation oversees environmental quality and natural resource management in New York State. The DEC manages fish and wildlife resources and state lands. It also issues permits to control: pollution of air and water; use of pesticides; transportion and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes, and mining and mined land reclaimation. The DEC provides many hotlines for various issues, please see the hotline section of this directory. Additionally, division and telephone numbers are included in Appendix B. Michael Cavanaugh 50 Wolf Rd. Albany NY 12233 518-457-0849
The DEC provides environmental remediation programs and assists local governements in funding waste water treatment plants. The DEC also carries out and/or oversees remediaton of inactive hazardous waste disposal sites.

NYS Integrated Pest Management Program The goal of the NYS Integrated Pest Management Program, jointly sponsored by Cornell University and the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, is to reduce the use of chemical pesticides to the minimum level necessary to produce high quality food and agricultural products while protecting human health and the environment. Carrie Koplinka-Loehr Box 28, Kennedy Hall, Cornell University Ithaca NY 14853 607-255-8879
Local services are available through the office of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County. A catalog of IPM-related information is available.

RETEC’s services include site investigations, risk assessments, environmental permitting, environmental compliance assessments, environmental program development/management and underground storage tank management.

Tompkins County Division of Environmental Health The Division of Environmental Health is a regulatory and educational agency that investigates and controls public health concerns, which include drinking water, sewage treatment, recreation facilities, open burning, rabies, and food services. John Andersson 401 Harris B. Dates Dr. Ithaca NY 14850 607-274-6688
The Division provides inspections and permits, public health nuisance and emergency response, facility operator education, and public outreach. Other services include inventories of waste sites, regulated facilities, and water systems.

Tompkins County Solid Waste Management Division The Solid Waste Management Division is responsible for management of solid waste generated in Tompkins County. The Division oversees operation of the county-wide curbside recycling program, sponsors the Master Composter program at Cornell Cooperative Extension, and monitors and maintains the closed county landfills. The Division also investigates illegal dumping, and provides information on disposal options for household hazardous waste. Barbara Eckstrom 122 Commercial Ave. Ithaca NY 14850 607-273-6632 Solid Waste Management Plan, informational materials, classroom materials; presentations on waste disposal, recycling, reduction, household hazardous waste; sells transfer station permits, curbside recycling bins. Owns Solid Waste office building, Recycling and Solid Waste Center; manages co-composting facility. The Solid Waste Managment Division offers tours of the Recycling and Solid Waste Center, operates a co-composting facility, conducts educational programs, and provides reference materials on solid waste and recycling. County-wide recycling program

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service field office serves as a contact for wetland issues, Ecosystem Based Assistance, and Whole Farm Planning. The Service acts in partnership with the Soil and Water Conservation Districts. The organization was formerly known as the USDA Soil Conservation Service. Linda Szeliga 903 Hanshaw Rd. Ithaca NY 14850 607-257-3820 Soil Survey, aerial photographs, topographic maps, NYS Freshwater Wetlands, FWS Wetlands Inventory, posters, videos. Site visits, meetings, presentations by specialists.

organization	organization_description	first name	address	city	state	zip	contact_phone	available resources	available services	available programs
Buck Engineering, Buck Environmental Labs, Inc.	Buck Engineering provides environmental assessments, indoor air quality assistance, industrial stack permits, SPDES permits, and asbestos abatement, monitoring, and design. Buck Envronmental Labs provide NYSDDA ELAP approved laboratory analysis of potable water, wastewater, solid and hazardous waste, soil, air, asbestos, and stack emissions.	John Buck	3845 Rt. 11 South	Cortland	NY	13045	607-753-3403
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 Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County	Cornell Cooperative Extension’s mission is to disseminate and encourage the application of research generated knowledge and leadership techniques to individuals, families, businesses, and communities. CCE offers programs for youth and adults in many areas, including natural resources appreciation and stewardship, preservation of indoor and outdoor environments, water quality education, non-point source pollution prevention, land use policy, composting, waste reduction, and pesticide education.	Sharon Anderson	615 Willow Ave.	Ithaca	NY	14850	607-272-2292	Publications on composting, water quality, water and sewer systems, indoor air quality, forestry for a variety of purposes, home gardening, pest management, soils, environmental education and stewardship and curricula for youth and adults who work with youth.	Services from the CCE include: public forums on environmental issues, satellite conferences, plant diagnositic services, soil nutrient testing, pest management recommendations, telephone helplines, training for adults who work with youth, and volunteer leaders for 4-H clubs.
Environmental Strategies, Inc.	Environmental Strategies evaluates pollution impacts for government and industry by establishing and operating pollution surveillance programs.	Richard Mandl	83 Brown Rd.	Ithaca	NY	14850	607-257-6348		ESI’s services include chemical sampling and analysis. More detailed information on pollution surveillance programs can be obtained from Environmental Strategies, Inc.
NYS Dept. of Environ. Conservation, Cortland Office	The Cortland office of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is the point of contact for Tompkins County residents with questions for the DEC . The office is responsible for the adminstration of DEC policy in the greater Cortland area. For fuller description of the DEC, please see this directory’s listing for the NYS DEC State Headquarters.	Tom Chiotti	P.O. Box 1169, Fisher Ave.	Cortland	NY	13045	607-753-3095		The DEC provides permitting, policy interpretation, mediation, and enforcement services.
NYS Dept. of Environ. Conservation, Region 7 Office	The Region 7 office is the regional branch of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. As with the state headquarters, this branch is concerned with the management of natural resources and the protection of environmental quality. The Region 7 office issues permits for the disposal of various wastes and serves as a liason between the residents of Region 7 and the DEC State Headquarters.	Sue Miller	615 Erie Blvd., West	Syracuse	NY	13204	315-426-7400		Responsible for the enforcement of environmental laws within Region 7. Environmental violations should be reported to the Regional Dispatch Center at 315-426-7433. Other services are permit and policy interpretation, mediation, and consultation on environmental issues.
NYS Dept. of Environ. Conservation, State Headquarters	Established in 1970, the Department of Environmental Conservation oversees environmental quality and natural resource management in New York State. The DEC manages fish and wildlife resources and state lands. It also issues permits to control: pollution of air and water; use of pesticides; transportion and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes, and mining and mined land reclaimation. The DEC provides many hotlines for various issues, please see the hotline section of this directory. Additionally, division and telephone numbers are included in Appendix B.	Michael Cavanaugh	50 Wolf Rd.	Albany	NY	12233	518-457-0849		The DEC provides environmental remediation programs and assists local governements in funding waste water treatment plants. The DEC also carries out and/or oversees remediaton of inactive hazardous waste disposal sites.
NYS Integrated Pest Management Program	The goal of the NYS Integrated Pest Management Program, jointly sponsored by Cornell University and the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, is to reduce the use of chemical pesticides to the minimum level necessary to produce high quality food and agricultural products while protecting human health and the environment.	Carrie Koplinka-Loehr	Box 28, Kennedy Hall, Cornell University	Ithaca	NY	14853	607-255-8879		Local services are available through the office of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County. A catalog of IPM-related information is available.
									RETEC’s services include site investigations, risk assessments, environmental permitting, environmental compliance assessments, environmental program development/management and underground storage tank management.
Tompkins County Division of Environmental Health	The Division of Environmental Health is a regulatory and educational agency that investigates and controls public health concerns, which include drinking water, sewage treatment, recreation facilities, open burning, rabies, and food services.	John Andersson	401 Harris B. Dates Dr.	Ithaca	NY	14850	607-274-6688		The Division provides inspections and permits, public health nuisance and emergency response, facility operator education, and public outreach. Other services include inventories of waste sites, regulated facilities, and water systems.
Tompkins County Solid Waste Management Division	The Solid Waste Management Division is responsible for management of solid waste generated in Tompkins County. The Division oversees operation of the county-wide curbside recycling program, sponsors the Master Composter program at Cornell Cooperative Extension, and monitors and maintains the closed county landfills. The Division also investigates illegal dumping, and provides information on disposal options for household hazardous waste.	Barbara Eckstrom	122 Commercial Ave.	Ithaca	NY	14850	607-273-6632	Solid Waste Management Plan, informational materials, classroom materials; presentations on waste disposal, recycling, reduction, household hazardous waste; sells transfer station permits, curbside recycling bins. Owns Solid Waste office building, Recycling and Solid Waste Center; manages co-composting facility.	The Solid Waste Managment Division offers tours of the Recycling and Solid Waste Center, operates a co-composting facility, conducts educational programs, and provides reference materials on solid waste and recycling.	County-wide recycling program
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service	The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service field office serves as a contact for wetland issues, Ecosystem Based Assistance, and Whole Farm Planning. The Service acts in partnership with the Soil and Water Conservation Districts. The organization was formerly known as the USDA Soil Conservation Service.	Linda Szeliga	903 Hanshaw Rd.	Ithaca	NY	14850	607-257-3820	Soil Survey, aerial photographs, topographic maps, NYS Freshwater Wetlands, FWS Wetlands Inventory, posters, videos. Site visits, meetings, presentations by specialists.