Environmental Assessment/Environmental Impact Statements

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

City of Ithaca Conservation Advisory Council The City Conservation Advisory Council advises Common Council and the City Planning Board on environmental matters. It reviews all environmental assessments and impact statements and makes recommendations to the lead agency (usually the Planning Board). Occasionally the CAC takes part in community-wide education projects on subjects such as lead paint removal, pesticides, and non-point source pollution. Martin Violette 108 E. Green St. Ithaca NY 14850 607-274-6570

City of Ithaca Department of Planning & Development The City Department of Planning and Development provides planning services that promote timely and informed decisions on courses of action designed to further the social, economic, and environmental goals of the community. Areas of involvement include: housing, neighborhood planning, transportation and parking, recreation, environmental conservation and management, and economic development. H. Matthys VanCort City Hall, 108 E. Green St. Ithaca NY 14850 607-274-6501
The Department provides information and guidance regarding land use, development, and related policies and practices (including review and evaluation of proposed actions requiring City permission). Maps, studies, plans, and reports dealing with the City are available upon request.

Ichthyological Associates, Inc. Ichthyological Associates is an environmental research and consulting firm that assists industry, municipalities, and private individuals in providing services under conditions that are compatible with the environment. Services include: environmental assessments, wetland delineation and mitigation, water quality investigation, fisheries evaluations and management, wildlife investigations, habitat evaluation and enhancement, project permitting under SEQR as well as zebra mussel monitoring and control strategies. Madelyn Stafford-Glase 50 Ludlowville Rd. Lansing NY 14882 607-533-8801 Water quality and chemistry equipment, sampling and surveying equipment Ichthyological Associates provides environmental assessments, wetland delineations and mitigation strategies, water quality investigations, habitat evaluation and enhancement, and project permitting services.

Terrestrial Environmental Specialists, Inc. Terrestrial Environmental Specialists is a multidisciplinary environmental consulting firm. TES has expertise in terrestrial ecology, aquatic ecology, wetlands, forestry, land use, recreation, noise, and water quality. The firm provides environmental services, such as impact analysis and permitting. These services are typically provided under contract to government agencies and private developers, often through the client’s engineers or legal counsel. Edward T. Reed R.D. 1 Box 388, Co. Route 6 Phoenix NY 13135 315-695-7228
Environmental impact statements, impact assessments, permit applications, mitigation planning, and expert testimony are all available.

Town of Ithaca Conservation Board The Town of Ithaca Conservation Board is appointed to advise the Ithaca Town and Planning Boards on matters of environmental significance. The Conservation Board is currently working on a Park, Open Space & Greenway Plan, an environmental atlas, and environmental protection ordinances. It is also involved in programs designed to educate the public about environmental impacts and issues. Phil Zarriello 126 E. Seneca St. Ithaca NY 14850 607-273-1721
Conservation Board resources include greenway development, environmental impact assessment, maps, resource library, planning staff, and public reports.

Town of Ithaca Planning Department The Town of Ithaca Planning Department coordinates a comprehensive planning program; provides support to Ithaca Town boards in environmental and development review; coordinates land use, transportation, environmental concerns with other governmental agencies; and provides technical assistance to individuals and organizations. Current projects include updating the Park, Recreation, and Open Space Plan, and developing an Environmental Atlas (natural resource inventory). Jonathan Kanter 126 E. Seneca St. Ithaca NY 14850 607-273-1747
The Planning Department provides technical assistance to the public and organizations, and helps applicants by offering expertise in the SEQR law. Base maps, aerial photographs, slide photos of open space, parks, environmental references, and publications are available at the office.

organization	organization_description	first name	address	city	state	zip	contact_phone	available resources	available services
City of Ithaca Conservation Advisory Council	The City Conservation Advisory Council advises Common Council and the City Planning Board on environmental matters. It reviews all environmental assessments and impact statements and makes recommendations to the lead agency (usually the Planning Board). Occasionally the CAC takes part in community-wide education projects on subjects such as lead paint removal, pesticides, and non-point source pollution.	Martin Violette	108 E. Green St.	Ithaca	NY	14850	607-274-6570
City of Ithaca Department of Planning & Development	The City Department of Planning and Development provides planning services that promote timely and informed decisions on courses of action designed to further the social, economic, and environmental goals of the community. Areas of involvement include: housing, neighborhood planning, transportation and parking, recreation, environmental conservation and management, and economic development.	H. Matthys VanCort	City Hall, 108 E. Green St.	Ithaca	NY	14850	607-274-6501		The Department provides information and guidance regarding land use, development, and related policies and practices (including review and evaluation of proposed actions requiring City permission). Maps, studies, plans, and reports dealing with the City are available upon request.
Ichthyological Associates, Inc.	Ichthyological Associates is an environmental research and consulting firm that assists industry, municipalities, and private individuals in providing services under conditions that are compatible with the environment. Services include: environmental assessments, wetland delineation and mitigation, water quality investigation, fisheries evaluations and management, wildlife investigations, habitat evaluation and enhancement, project permitting under SEQR as well as zebra mussel monitoring and control strategies.	Madelyn Stafford-Glase	50 Ludlowville Rd.	Lansing	NY	14882	607-533-8801	Water quality and chemistry equipment, sampling and surveying equipment	Ichthyological Associates provides environmental assessments, wetland delineations and mitigation strategies, water quality investigations, habitat evaluation and enhancement, and project permitting services.
Terrestrial Environmental Specialists, Inc.	Terrestrial Environmental Specialists is a multidisciplinary environmental consulting firm. TES has expertise in terrestrial ecology, aquatic ecology, wetlands, forestry, land use, recreation, noise, and water quality. The firm provides environmental services, such as impact analysis and permitting. These services are typically provided under contract to government agencies and private developers, often through the client’s engineers or legal counsel.	Edward T. Reed	R.D. 1 Box 388, Co. Route 6	Phoenix	NY	13135	315-695-7228		Environmental impact statements, impact assessments, permit applications, mitigation planning, and expert testimony are all available.
Town of Ithaca Conservation Board	The Town of Ithaca Conservation Board is appointed to advise the Ithaca Town and Planning Boards on matters of environmental significance. The Conservation Board is currently working on a Park, Open Space & Greenway Plan, an environmental atlas, and environmental protection ordinances. It is also involved in programs designed to educate the public about environmental impacts and issues.	Phil Zarriello	126 E. Seneca St.	Ithaca	NY	14850	607-273-1721		Conservation Board resources include greenway development, environmental impact assessment, maps, resource library, planning staff, and public reports.
Town of Ithaca Planning Department	The Town of Ithaca Planning Department coordinates a comprehensive planning program; provides support to Ithaca Town boards in environmental and development review; coordinates land use, transportation, environmental concerns with other governmental agencies; and provides technical assistance to individuals and organizations. Current projects include updating the Park, Recreation, and Open Space Plan, and developing an Environmental Atlas (natural resource inventory).	Jonathan Kanter	126 E. Seneca St.	Ithaca	NY	14850	607-273-1747		The Planning Department provides technical assistance to the public and organizations, and helps applicants by offering expertise in the SEQR law. Base maps, aerial photographs, slide photos of open space, parks, environmental references, and publications are available at the office.