Public Advisory Boards

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

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.

Tompkins County Environmental Management Council The Environmental Management Council is the official advisory body on environmental matters to the Tompkins County Board of Representatives. The EMC is made up of 28 appointed voting members and volunteer associate members from across the county. The EMC researches environmental topics; prepares and distributes educational materials for the public; reviews development proposals; updates information on unique natural areas; and encourages long range environmental planning in the county. Katherine Borgella 121 E. Court St. Ithaca NY 14850 607-274-5560
The EMC provides information on the county’s unique natural areas and maintains a library on environmental issues. Educational materials are also available. Unique Natural Areas Survey, publications, reports, other documents.

Tompkins County Planning Department The County Planning Department is comprised of several divisions: natural resource planning, comprehensive long range planning, local government planning, and economic development planning. The Department assists many citizen committees and task forces, and provides the public with maps and information on topics such as demographic trends, census data, flood zones, housing density, and natural resources. Specific environmental programs include: water quality, agricultural viability, county-owned forest management, and unique natural areas. James Hanson, Jr. 121 E. Court St. Ithaca NY 14850 607- 274-5560
The Planning Department provides mapping services, demographic information, and various reports and plans.

Town of Enfield Conservation Advisory Council The Town of Enfield Conservation Advisory Council advises the Town Council and Planning Board on matters of environmental significance. Alice Laue, Town Clerk 168 Enfield Main Rd. Ithaca NY 14850 273-8256

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.

Village of Lansing Conservation Advisory Council The Village Conservation Advisory Council initiates and oversees beautification projects, including tree and flower planting in the Village of Lansing, and considers other environmental matters when appropriate. Jon Reis 2405 N. Triphammer Rd. Ithaca NY 14850 607-272-1966

Village of Lansing Greenway Committee The Greenway Committee is responsible for implementing the “Village of Lansing Greenway Plan,” advising the Planning Board about recreation and land exactions in new subdivisions, applying for grants, and involving the community in the construction of a network of trails and neighborhood parks. Carol Klepack 9 Coventry Walk Ithaca NY 14850 607-257-8310 Maps, display of maps photographs, and brochures.

Village of Trumansburg Conservation Advisory Council The Trumansburg Conservation Advisory Council advises the Village Trustees and Planning and Zoning Boards on matters of environmental significance. Chair 56 E. Main St., P.O. Box 718 Trumansburg NY 14886 607-387-6501

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
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.
Tompkins County Environmental Management Council	The Environmental Management Council is the official advisory body on environmental matters to the Tompkins County Board of Representatives. The EMC is made up of 28 appointed voting members and volunteer associate members from across the county. The EMC researches environmental topics; prepares and distributes educational materials for the public; reviews development proposals; updates information on unique natural areas; and encourages long range environmental planning in the county.	Katherine Borgella	121 E. Court St.	Ithaca	NY	14850	607-274-5560		The EMC provides information on the county’s unique natural areas and maintains a library on environmental issues. Educational materials are also available.	Unique Natural Areas Survey, publications, reports, other documents.
Tompkins County Planning Department	The County Planning Department is comprised of several divisions: natural resource planning, comprehensive long range planning, local government planning, and economic development planning. The Department assists many citizen committees and task forces, and provides the public with maps and information on topics such as demographic trends, census data, flood zones, housing density, and natural resources. Specific environmental programs include: water quality, agricultural viability, county-owned forest management, and unique natural areas.	James Hanson, Jr.	121 E. Court St.	Ithaca	NY	14850	607- 274-5560		The Planning Department provides mapping services, demographic information, and various reports and plans.
Town of Enfield Conservation Advisory Council	The Town of Enfield Conservation Advisory Council advises the Town Council and Planning Board on matters of environmental significance.	Alice Laue, Town Clerk	168 Enfield Main Rd.	Ithaca	NY	14850	273-8256
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.
Village of Lansing Conservation Advisory Council	The Village Conservation Advisory Council initiates and oversees beautification projects, including tree and flower planting in the Village of Lansing, and considers other environmental matters when appropriate.	Jon Reis	2405 N. Triphammer Rd.	Ithaca	NY	14850	607-272-1966
Village of Lansing Greenway Committee	The Greenway Committee is responsible for implementing the “Village of Lansing Greenway Plan,” advising the Planning Board about recreation and land exactions in new subdivisions, applying for grants, and involving the community in the construction of a network of trails and neighborhood parks.	Carol Klepack	9 Coventry Walk	Ithaca	NY	14850	607-257-8310	Maps, display of maps photographs, and brochures.
Village of Trumansburg Conservation Advisory Council	The Trumansburg Conservation Advisory Council advises the Village Trustees and Planning and Zoning Boards on matters of environmental significance.	Chair	56 E. Main St., P.O. Box 718	Trumansburg	NY	14886	607-387-6501