Legal

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

Atlantic States Legal Foundation The Atlantic States Legal Foundation is an environmental law organization that specializes in bringing citizen suits for federal environmental law violations. The Foundation has expertise in many areas. Past cases brought by lawyers in this firm have dealt with a diverse range of subjects; from Clean Water Act violations to Community Right-to-Know Act cases. Samual Sage 658 W. Onondaga St. Syracuse NY 13204 315-475-1170

Cornell Environmental Law Society The Cornell Environmental Law Society sponsors speakers within the Cornell Law School community on environmental issues and careers. The Law Society offers legal research for local public interest and environmental groups who cannot afford legal services. Matthew McTygue Myron Taylor Hall, Cornell University Ithaca NY 14853 607-257-6042
The Cornell Law Environmental Law Society provides access to the Cornell Law Library.

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.

Susan Brock, Attorney Susan Brock is an attorney who provides legal advice regarding environmental laws and requirements. She represents individuals, environmental groups, municipalities, and companies in court and regulatory agency proceedings. Susan Brock 306 E. State St., Suite 230 Ithaca NY 14850 607-277-3995

organization	organization_description	first name	address	city	state	zip	contact_phone	available services
Atlantic States Legal Foundation	The Atlantic States Legal Foundation is an environmental law organization that specializes in bringing citizen suits for federal environmental law violations. The Foundation has expertise in many areas. Past cases brought by lawyers in this firm have dealt with a diverse range of subjects; from Clean Water Act violations to Community Right-to-Know Act cases.	Samual Sage	658 W. Onondaga St.	Syracuse	NY	13204	315-475-1170
Cornell Environmental Law Society	The Cornell Environmental Law Society sponsors speakers within the Cornell Law School community on environmental issues and careers. The Law Society offers legal research for local public interest and environmental groups who cannot afford legal services.	Matthew McTygue	Myron Taylor Hall, Cornell University	Ithaca	NY	14853	607-257-6042	The Cornell Law Environmental Law Society provides access to the Cornell Law Library.
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.
Susan Brock, Attorney	Susan Brock is an attorney who provides legal advice regarding environmental laws and requirements. She represents individuals, environmental groups, municipalities, and companies in court and regulatory agency proceedings.	Susan Brock	306 E. State St., Suite 230	Ithaca	NY	14850	607-277-3995