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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.”
EcoVillage of Ithaca The goal of EcoVillage is to redesign the human habitat by creating a model community that will exemplify sustainable systems of living. The completed project will demonstrate the feasibility of a design that meets basic human needs, such as shelter, food production, energy, social interaction, work, and recreation while preserving natural ecosystems. Liz Walker 318 Anabel Taylor Hall, Cornell Ithaca NY 14853 607-255-8276 Slides shows EcoVillage operates a nature preserve and provides slide presentations, education for youth, a youth garden program with Greater Ithaca Activities Center, summer camp, and university level research projects. Creating a model of ecological systems, design, and living for 500 people.