Recreation

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

Adirondack Mountain Club - Finger Lakes Chapter The Adirondack Mountain Club is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to broadening public understanding and support for the NYS Forest Preserve through education programs and publications. The Club also provides opportunities for environmentally responsible outdoor recreation and opportunities to work on conservation issues. They are also actively working to preserve New York’s open space. Steve Schwartz 2 Woodland Rd. Ithaca NY 14850 607-539-7683
The Finger Lakes Chapter produces a quarterly newsletter listing regional weekend outings, such as hikes, nordic skiing, canoeing, and camping.

American Recycling American Recycling assists commercial businesses in developing waste management programs and provides counseling on internal waste management with emphasis on recycling. Additional services include container and hauling services for paper, glass, metals, plastics, and cardboard. The objective of American Recycling is to provide a cost savings to businesses, both in labor hours and hauling fees. Sales include pollution packets, wet and dry waste compacting, and bailing. Lance Barr 114 Auburn St. Ithaca NY 14850 607-272-5869
American Recycling provides on-site inspections, as well as demonstrations of programs that reduce labor hours and hauling fees.

Arnot Teaching and Research Forest The Arnot Forest is utilized primarily by Cornell University faculty and students as an actively managed teaching and research laboratory. It is also open to the public for day use activities, such as hiking, birdwatching, and cross-country skiing. Don Schaufler 611 County Route 13 Van Etten NY 14889 607-589-6095
The Arnot Forest contains many forest demonstration areas of different growth stages and methods of forest management. A general map of the forest is available upon request.

Cayuga Nature Center The Cayuga Nature Center provides environmental and outdoor education programs for school groups, other organizations, and the general public. The Center includes a nature preserve, nature exhibits, trail system, and lodge. Janet Hawkes 1420 Taughannock Blvd. Ithaca NY 14850 607-273-6260
Facilities include large main lodge with overnight accommodations for up to 150 people, 140 acres with trails, and a rope course. The facilities are also available for rental by outside groups.

Cayuga Trails Club The Cayuga Trails Club constructed and maintains 75 miles of the Finger Lakes Trail. Club activities include trail construction and maintenance; monthly 3-4 mile hikes, day hikes and weekend trips; cross-country skiing; slide shows; and dinner picnics. Club activities are open to the public. Thomas Reimers P.O. Box 754 Ithaca NY 14851 607-272-8679 CTC publishes a “Guide to Trails of the Finger Lakes Region” with maps and a bimonthly newsletter CTC publishes a quarterly newsletter and sponsors hikes and special trips that are free and open to the public. The trips are listed in the calendar section of the local newspaper. CTC publishes a “Guide to Trails of the Finger Lakes Region,” available in many local bookstores.

Circle Greenway, City of Ithaca Circle Greenway is a City of Ithaca program that provides information on major City attractions for Ithacans and visitors. The organization sponsors tours, events, and exhibits that focus on the relationships between people and their environment, both natural and human-built. Circle Greenway produced the “Walk Ithaca” map-guide to the Ithaca area. Circle Greenway oversees the Mulholland Wildflower Preserve, located in the City of Ithaca. John Ullberg 108 E. Green St. Ithaca NY 14850 607-255-8115
“Walk Ithaca”, a brochure and map-guide, are available upon request.

City of Ithaca, Ithaca Youth Bureau The City Youth Bureau runs summer “Youth Conservation Corps” work programs. Program assignments include trail and bridge construction and maintenance, playgrounds, planting, soil erosion control, and stone work. Ric Dietrich 1 James L. Gibbs Dr. Ithaca NY 14850 607-273-8364
The Youth Bureau provides work programs for teens, helps with grants, and works toward developing a county-wide trail system.

Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology The Laboratory of Ornithology is an international center for the study, conservation, and appreciation of birds. It is located on a 220-acre sanctuary, complete with nature trails, a bird-feeding area and a large waterfowl pond. There is also an art gallery, observatory and gift shop. Rick Bonney 159 Sapsucker Woods Rd. Ithaca NY 14850 607-254-2424

Cornell Outdoor Education Program The Outdoor Education Programs’ Mission is to: develop leadership, teach safe outdoor skills as a means to personal challenge and lifelong fitness, develop initiative, empower beyond self-imposed limitations, and promote environmental awareness and responsibility. It serves Cornell students, staff, and the general public. Joan Irving Field House, Cornell University Ithaca NY 14853 607-255-6415 Instructors, extensive facilities, various programs,and equipment. The Cornell Outdoor Ed. Program provides 150 courses teaching outdoor skills, outdoor equipment rental, Lindseth climbing wall, and composite Finger Lakes region maps with trail overlays.

Cornell Plantations The Cornell Plantations include botanical gardens, an arboretum, and many natural areas managed by Cornell University. The Plantations attract and inspire visitors while providing opportunities to learn about plants, natural sciences, and the preservation of natural resources. Nancy Ostman One Plantations Rd, Cornell University Ithaca NY 14850 607-255-9638
Educational programs include: classes, tours, lectures, and other special events related to horticulture and natural history. The Plantations offers maps and inventories of Cornell’s natural areas, slide collections of plants and habitats, and a gift shop offering books and field guides.

Cortland College Center for Environmental & Outdoor Ed The Cortland College Interdisciplinary Center for Environmental and Outdoor Education was established to create campus-wide commitment to environmental and outdoor education and to serve the environmental and outdoor education needs of regional educators and the general public. Charles Yaple Dept. of Rec. and Leisure Studies, SUNY
Cortland NY 13045 607-758-4468
The College offers conferences, workshops, an environmental and outdoor education journal, and degree programs in environmental and outdoor education. The College also manages a nature preserve.

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.

Finger Lakes Land Trust The Finger Lakes Land Trust works to preserve the integrity of the Finger Lakes Region by holding conservation easements and owning nature preserves, educating for responsible stewardship, and by collaborating with other groups. Gay Nicholson 121 E. Buffalo St. Ithaca NY 14850 607-275-9487
FLLT publishes a quarterly newsletter, offers nature walks at several preserves, and provides information for land owners on ways they can protect their land.

Finger Lakes National Forest, USDA Forest Service This agency administers the Finger Lakes National Forest and the former Hector Land Use Area. These 14,500 acres of National Forest System land offer many recreational opportunities including camping, hiking, backpacking, and snowmobiling. Bill Cotee Fire #4588, State Rt. 224 Montour Falls NY 14865-9788 607-594-2750
Interpretive programs, maps, trail system, grazing pasture, and campgrounds are available, as are environmental educational programs, school visits, and Smokey the Bear programs.

Finger Lakes State Park Region The Finger Lakes Region of the NYS Office of Parks includes 23 facilities in 10 counties. Four parks are located in Tompkins County: Allan H. Treman, Buttermilk Falls, Robert H. Treman, and Taughannock Falls. These parks provide access and facilities for camping, picnicking, hiking, nature study, boating, and fishing. John Clancy P.O. Box 1055 Trumansburg NY 14886 607-387-7041 Park brochures and maps, tourism brochures, nature trail leaflets. Swimming, hiking, picnicking, camping, nature study, boating, fishing, hunting (limited), ballfields, park brochures and maps, tourism brochures, and nature trail leaflets are all services of this region. Guided naturalist programs, recreation programs, special events, concerts.

Ithaca City Schools Paper Recycling Program The City of Ithaca school system operates a waste paper recycling program. Charles Breckheimer P.O. Box 612 Dryden NY 13053 607-274-2190
A speaker is available to provide information regarding the organization and coordination of a school paper recycling program.

Lansing Trailways Lansing Trailways is a grassroots volunteer group, which won federal Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act funding for creation of a trail system. The group provides leadership and technical expertise to the Town of Lansing in building and managing the trail.
Dan Broadway 6 Maple Ave. Lansing NY 14882 607-533-7078
Lansing Trailways provides a multipurpose trail system for the Town of Lansing.

Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge The Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge serves as a major resting area for waterfowl and other water birds on their journeys to and from nesting areas in northeastern and east-central Canada. Wooded areas, grasslands, and wetland habitat are managed to provide healthy populations of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Refuge staff provide wildlife-oriented educational and recreational opportunities for visitors as well as conducting a bald eagle release program. Marva Smith 3395 Routes 5 & 20 East Seneca Falls NY 13148 315-568-5987
Montezuma provides a nature preserve, visitor’s center, trails, fishing, boating access to NYS Barge Canal, public hunting, and a self-guided auto tour route.

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.

Tompkins Cortland Community College Tompkins Cortland Community College is a comprehensive 2-year community college offering a range of courses in liberal arts and technical areas, and providing the basic science curriculum leading to transfer to a 4-year institution. TC3 has agreements with the SUNY College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry, Cornell University, and other colleges offering programs in environmental fields. Carol Morris 170 North St., P.O. Box 139 Dryden NY 13053 607-844-8211
Tompkins Cortland Community College owns and manages a nature preserve.

Tompkins County Greenway Coalition The Greenway Coalition is a volunteer organization whose members represent a diverse range of greeway interests, including: natural areas, hiking trails, scenic views, bicycle paths, rails-to-trails, land use planning, urban walkways, and historic preservation. The coalition has produced a countywide greenway plan to provide a framework for future development in the county. Its mission is to encourage local communities to participate in a coordinated planning process. Thomas Reimers 3C Wildflower Drive Ithaca NY 14850 607-272-8679
The Greenway Coalition sponsors greenway walks, workshops, lectures, and slide presentations. “Building Greenways for Tompkins County: An Action Plan,” maps, brochures, displays, and a slide show are all available through the Greenway Coalition.

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.

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

US Fish and Wildlife Service Field Office The US Fish and Wildlife Service is responsible for all review and comment activities relating to the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and is the primary contact agency for information and protection of threatened and endangered species. It is the lead federal agency in the conservation of the nation’s migratory birds, endangered species, certain mammals, and sport fishes. Functions include the development and management of a system of National Wildlife Refuges, enforcement of several environmental laws, and involvement in international conservation of wildlife. Diana Ellis 3817 Luker Rd Cortland NY 13045 607-753-9334 ?

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.

Wallace Industries, Inc. Wallace Industries is the largest recycling facility in Tompkins County. It recycles all types of materials and pays for many grades of materials. Bill Reamer 105 Cherry St. Ithaca NY 14850 607-273-1222 Member of the Institute for Scrap Recycling and can provide educational materials Pickup for large loads is provided.

organization	organization_description	first name	address	city	state	zip	contact_phone	available resources	available services	available programs
Adirondack Mountain Club - Finger Lakes Chapter	The Adirondack Mountain Club is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to broadening public understanding and support for the NYS Forest Preserve through education programs and publications. The Club also provides opportunities for environmentally responsible outdoor recreation and opportunities to work on conservation issues. They are also actively working to preserve New York’s open space.	Steve Schwartz	2 Woodland Rd.	Ithaca	NY	14850	607-539-7683		The Finger Lakes Chapter produces a quarterly newsletter listing regional weekend outings, such as hikes, nordic skiing, canoeing, and camping.
American Recycling	American Recycling assists commercial businesses in developing waste management programs and provides counseling on internal waste management with emphasis on recycling. Additional services include container and hauling services for paper, glass, metals, plastics, and cardboard. The objective of American Recycling is to provide a cost savings to businesses, both in labor hours and hauling fees. Sales include pollution packets, wet and dry waste compacting, and bailing.	Lance Barr	114 Auburn St.	Ithaca	NY	14850	607-272-5869		American Recycling provides on-site inspections, as well as demonstrations of programs that reduce labor hours and hauling fees.
Arnot Teaching and Research Forest	The Arnot Forest is utilized primarily by Cornell University faculty and students as an actively managed teaching and research laboratory. It is also open to the public for day use activities, such as hiking, birdwatching, and cross-country skiing.	Don Schaufler	611 County Route 13	Van Etten	NY	14889	607-589-6095		The Arnot Forest contains many forest demonstration areas of different growth stages and methods of forest management. A general map of the forest is available upon request.
Cayuga Nature Center	The Cayuga Nature Center provides environmental and outdoor education programs for school groups, other organizations, and the general public. The Center includes a nature preserve, nature exhibits, trail system, and lodge.	Janet Hawkes	1420 Taughannock Blvd.	Ithaca	NY	14850	607-273-6260		Facilities include large main lodge with overnight accommodations for up to 150 people, 140 acres with trails, and a rope course. The facilities are also available for rental by outside groups.
Cayuga Trails Club	The Cayuga Trails Club constructed and maintains 75 miles of the Finger Lakes Trail. Club activities include trail construction and maintenance; monthly 3-4 mile hikes, day hikes and weekend trips; cross-country skiing; slide shows; and dinner picnics. Club activities are open to the public.	Thomas Reimers	P.O. Box 754	Ithaca	NY	14851	607-272-8679	CTC publishes a “Guide to Trails of the Finger Lakes Region” with maps and a bimonthly newsletter	CTC publishes a quarterly newsletter and sponsors hikes and special trips that are free and open to the public. The trips are listed in the calendar section of the local newspaper. CTC publishes a “Guide to Trails of the Finger Lakes Region,” available in many local bookstores.
Circle Greenway, City of Ithaca	Circle Greenway is a City of Ithaca program that provides information on major City attractions for Ithacans and visitors. The organization sponsors tours, events, and exhibits that focus on the relationships between people and their environment, both natural and human-built. Circle Greenway produced the “Walk Ithaca” map-guide to the Ithaca area. Circle Greenway oversees the Mulholland Wildflower Preserve, located in the City of Ithaca.	John Ullberg	108 E. Green St.	Ithaca	NY	14850	607-255-8115		“Walk Ithaca”, a brochure and map-guide, are available upon request.
City of Ithaca, Ithaca Youth Bureau	The City Youth Bureau runs summer “Youth Conservation Corps” work programs. Program assignments include trail and bridge construction and maintenance, playgrounds, planting, soil erosion control, and stone work.	Ric Dietrich	1 James L. Gibbs Dr.	Ithaca	NY	14850	607-273-8364		The Youth Bureau provides work programs for teens, helps with grants, and works toward developing a county-wide trail system.
Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology	The Laboratory of Ornithology is an international center for the study, conservation, and appreciation of birds. It is located on a 220-acre sanctuary, complete with nature trails, a bird-feeding area and a large waterfowl pond. There is also an art gallery, observatory and gift shop.	Rick Bonney	159 Sapsucker Woods Rd.	Ithaca	NY	14850	607-254-2424
Cornell Outdoor Education Program	The Outdoor Education Programs’ Mission is to: develop leadership, teach safe outdoor skills as a means to personal challenge and lifelong fitness, develop initiative, empower beyond self-imposed limitations, and promote environmental awareness and responsibility. It serves Cornell students, staff, and the general public.	Joan Irving	Field House, Cornell University	Ithaca	NY	14853	607-255-6415	Instructors, extensive facilities, various programs,and equipment.	The Cornell Outdoor Ed. Program provides 150 courses teaching outdoor skills, outdoor equipment rental, Lindseth climbing wall, and composite Finger Lakes region maps with trail overlays.
Cornell Plantations	The Cornell Plantations include botanical gardens, an arboretum, and many natural areas managed by Cornell University. The Plantations attract and inspire visitors while providing opportunities to learn about plants, natural sciences, and the preservation of natural resources.	Nancy Ostman	One Plantations Rd, Cornell University	Ithaca	NY	14850	607-255-9638		Educational programs include: classes, tours, lectures, and other special events related to horticulture and natural history. The Plantations offers maps and inventories of Cornell’s natural areas, slide collections of plants and habitats, and a gift shop offering books and field guides.
Cortland College Center for Environmental & Outdoor Ed	The Cortland College Interdisciplinary Center for Environmental and Outdoor Education was established to create campus-wide commitment to environmental and outdoor education and to serve the environmental and outdoor education needs of regional educators and the general public.	Charles Yaple	Dept. of Rec. and Leisure Studies, SUNY	Cortland	NY	13045	607-758-4468		The College offers conferences, workshops, an environmental and outdoor education journal, and degree programs in environmental and outdoor education. The College also manages a nature preserve.
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.
Finger Lakes Land Trust	The Finger Lakes Land Trust works to preserve the integrity of the Finger Lakes Region by holding conservation easements and owning nature preserves, educating for responsible stewardship, and by collaborating with other groups.	Gay Nicholson	121 E. Buffalo St.	Ithaca	NY	14850	607-275-9487		FLLT publishes a quarterly newsletter, offers nature walks at several preserves, and provides information for land owners on ways they can protect their land.
Finger Lakes National Forest, USDA Forest Service	This agency administers the Finger Lakes National Forest and the former Hector Land Use Area. These 14,500 acres of National Forest System land offer many recreational opportunities including camping, hiking, backpacking, and snowmobiling.	Bill Cotee	Fire #4588, State Rt. 224	Montour Falls	NY	14865-9788	607-594-2750		Interpretive programs, maps, trail system, grazing pasture, and campgrounds are available, as are environmental educational programs, school visits, and Smokey the Bear programs.
Finger Lakes State Park Region	The Finger Lakes Region of the NYS Office of Parks includes 23 facilities in 10 counties. Four parks are located in Tompkins County: Allan H. Treman, Buttermilk Falls, Robert H. Treman, and Taughannock Falls. These parks provide access and facilities for camping, picnicking, hiking, nature study, boating, and fishing.	John Clancy	P.O. Box 1055	Trumansburg	NY	14886	607-387-7041	Park brochures and maps, tourism brochures, nature trail leaflets.	Swimming, hiking, picnicking, camping, nature study, boating, fishing, hunting (limited), ballfields, park brochures and maps, tourism brochures, and nature trail leaflets are all services of this region.	Guided naturalist programs, recreation programs, special events, concerts.
Ithaca City Schools Paper Recycling Program	The City of Ithaca school system operates a waste paper recycling program.	Charles Breckheimer	P.O. Box 612	Dryden	NY	13053	607-274-2190		A speaker is available to provide information regarding the organization and coordination of a school paper recycling program.
Lansing Trailways	Lansing Trailways is a grassroots volunteer group, which won federal Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act funding for creation of a trail system. The group provides leadership and technical expertise to the Town of Lansing in building and managing the trail.	Dan Broadway	6 Maple Ave.	Lansing	NY	14882	607-533-7078		Lansing Trailways provides a multipurpose trail system for the Town of Lansing.
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge	The Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge serves as a major resting area for waterfowl and other water birds on their journeys to and from nesting areas in northeastern and east-central Canada. Wooded areas, grasslands, and wetland habitat are managed to provide healthy populations of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Refuge staff provide wildlife-oriented educational and recreational opportunities for visitors as well as conducting a bald eagle release program.	Marva Smith	3395 Routes 5 & 20 East	Seneca Falls	NY	13148	315-568-5987		Montezuma provides a nature preserve, visitor’s center, trails, fishing, boating access to NYS Barge Canal, public hunting, and a self-guided auto tour route.
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.
Tompkins Cortland Community College	Tompkins Cortland Community College is a comprehensive 2-year community college offering a range of courses in liberal arts and technical areas, and providing the basic science curriculum leading to transfer to a 4-year institution. TC3 has agreements with the SUNY College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry, Cornell University, and other colleges offering programs in environmental fields.	Carol Morris	170 North St., P.O. Box 139	Dryden	NY	13053	607-844-8211		Tompkins Cortland Community College owns and manages a nature preserve.
Tompkins County Greenway Coalition	The Greenway Coalition is a volunteer organization whose members represent a diverse range of greeway interests, including: natural areas, hiking trails, scenic views, bicycle paths, rails-to-trails, land use planning, urban walkways, and historic preservation. The coalition has produced a countywide greenway plan to provide a framework for future development in the county. Its mission is to encourage local communities to participate in a coordinated planning process.	Thomas Reimers	3C Wildflower Drive	Ithaca	NY	14850	607-272-8679		The Greenway Coalition sponsors greenway walks, workshops, lectures, and slide presentations. “Building Greenways for Tompkins County: An Action Plan,” maps, brochures, displays, and a slide show are all available through the Greenway Coalition.
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.
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
US Fish and Wildlife Service Field Office	The US Fish and Wildlife Service is responsible for all review and comment activities relating to the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and is the primary contact agency for information and protection of threatened and endangered species. It is the lead federal agency in the conservation of the nation’s migratory birds, endangered species, certain mammals, and sport fishes. Functions include the development and management of a system of National Wildlife Refuges, enforcement of several environmental laws, and involvement in international conservation of wildlife.	Diana Ellis	3817 Luker Rd	Cortland	NY	13045	607-753-9334	?
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.
Wallace Industries, Inc.	Wallace Industries is the largest recycling facility in Tompkins County. It recycles all types of materials and pays for many grades of materials.	Bill Reamer	105 Cherry St.	Ithaca	NY	14850	607-273-1222	Member of the Institute for Scrap Recycling and can provide educational materials	Pickup for large loads is provided.