Regulations

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

Buck Engineering, Buck Environmental Labs, Inc. Buck Engineering provides environmental assessments, indoor air quality assistance, industrial stack permits, SPDES permits, and asbestos abatement, monitoring, and design. Buck Envronmental Labs provide NYSDDA ELAP approved laboratory analysis of potable water, wastewater, solid and hazardous waste, soil, air, asbestos, and stack emissions. John Buck 3845 Rt. 11 South Cortland NY 13045 607-753-3403

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.

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.

Forecon, Inc. Forecon is a forestry consulting firm which works to market timber for private landowners on a competitive bid basis. The firm prepares forest management plans that comply with the stewardship incentive program and section 480A of the Real Property Tax Law and makes clients aware of any governmental and local programs which may assist them in managing the natural resources on their properties. They are also experienced in the sale of forested real estate.
Michael Endress 11 N. Main St., Suite 202 Cortland NY 13045 607-753-3113
Services include forest or environmental impact or analysis studies, Christmas tree management, and boundary maintenance. Topographic maps and aerial photographs are available.

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.

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.

NYS Water Resources Institute, Cornell University NYS Water Resources Institute provides technical assistance to communities and other entities concerned with understanding and managing the state’s water resources. It also sponsors and pursues water-related activities. Keith Porter 472 Hollister Hall, Cornell University Ithaca NY 14853 607-255-5941 Catalog of materials available upon request NYSWRI provides information and technology for agriculture pest control and crop management, assistance with protection of water resources, creation of mathematical models and databases for evaluating the mobility and persistence of contaminants, and technical assistance to dairy farmers.

Remediation Technologies, Inc. Remediation Technologies is a full-service environmental consulting, engineering, and remediation company. The Ithaca office is one of 13 offices nationwide; its staff consists of engineers, geologists, soil scientists, and technicians. The RETEC Ithaca office specializes in the investigation of contaminated soil and groundwater, selection and design of remedial strategies (RI/FS preparation), site clean-up, water treatment and cost effective waste management. Joe Kreifinger 1001 W. Seneca St., Suite 204 Ithaca NY 14850 607-277-5716
RETEC’s services include site investigations, risk assessments, environmental permitting, environmental compliance assessments, environmental program development/management and underground storage tank management.

Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Company The Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Company supervises, operates and maintains the Bolton Point Water System which supplies high quality water to the Towns of Dryden, Ithaca and Lansing, and the Villages of Cayuga Heights and Lansing. The SCLIWC participates in research and studies related to the management and protection of its water source, Cayuga Lake. Kevin Kaufman 1402 East Shore Dr. Ithaca NY 14850 607-277-0660
SCLIWC offers a water quality database, water use database, and internal studies relating to water treatment. SCLIWC provides tours and presentations for public education purposes and related laboratory testing services.

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

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.

Tompkins County Division of Environmental Health The Division of Environmental Health is a regulatory and educational agency that investigates and controls public health concerns, which include drinking water, sewage treatment, recreation facilities, open burning, rabies, and food services. John Andersson 401 Harris B. Dates Dr. Ithaca NY 14850 607-274-6688
The Division provides inspections and permits, public health nuisance and emergency response, facility operator education, and public outreach. Other services include inventories of waste sites, regulated facilities, and water systems.

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.

Tompkins County Soil & Water Conservation District The Soil and Water Conservation District provides technical assistance and education to county land users and governments to promote the wise use and conservation of soil, water, and related resources. Program areas include water quality protection, wetland investigations, permit applications, erosion and sediment control, agricultural waste management, stormwater management, critical area protection, stream-bank stabilization, house site evaluation, conservation education, annual seedling sales, and the Pond Stocking Program. District Manager 903 Hanshaw Rd. Ithaca NY 14850 607-257-3820
The SWCD provides information on soils, topography, DEC wetlands, DEC protected streams, flood zones, and national wetlands inventory maps. Aerial photographs, soil conservation videos, and various educational materials are also available.

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.

US Army Corps of Engineers The US Army Corps of Engineers has responsibility for the development of national water resources, and the operation and maintenance of completed water resource projects. This nationwide civil works organization consists of three hundred officers and thirty thousand civilians. Buffalo Office 1776 Niagara St. Buffalo NY 14207 716-879-4433
The Army Corps of Engineers is engaged in the development of major water resource projects and provides educational materials to the public.

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 ?

organization	organization_description	first name	address	city	state	zip	contact_phone	available resources	available services	available programs
Buck Engineering, Buck Environmental Labs, Inc.	Buck Engineering provides environmental assessments, indoor air quality assistance, industrial stack permits, SPDES permits, and asbestos abatement, monitoring, and design. Buck Envronmental Labs provide NYSDDA ELAP approved laboratory analysis of potable water, wastewater, solid and hazardous waste, soil, air, asbestos, and stack emissions.	John Buck	3845 Rt. 11 South	Cortland	NY	13045	607-753-3403
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.
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.
Forecon, Inc.	Forecon is a forestry consulting firm which works to market timber for private landowners on a competitive bid basis. The firm prepares forest management plans that comply with the stewardship incentive program and section 480A of the Real Property Tax Law and makes clients aware of any governmental and local programs which may assist them in managing the natural resources on their properties. They are also experienced in the sale of forested real estate.	Michael Endress	11 N. Main St., Suite 202	Cortland	NY	13045	607-753-3113		Services include forest or environmental impact or analysis studies, Christmas tree management, and boundary maintenance. Topographic maps and aerial photographs are available.
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.
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.
NYS Water Resources Institute, Cornell University	NYS Water Resources Institute provides technical assistance to communities and other entities concerned with understanding and managing the state’s water resources. It also sponsors and pursues water-related activities.	Keith Porter	472 Hollister Hall, Cornell University	Ithaca	NY	14853	607-255-5941	Catalog of materials available upon request	NYSWRI provides information and technology for agriculture pest control and crop management, assistance with protection of water resources, creation of mathematical models and databases for evaluating the mobility and persistence of contaminants, and technical assistance to dairy farmers.
Remediation Technologies, Inc.	Remediation Technologies is a full-service environmental consulting, engineering, and remediation company. The Ithaca office is one of 13 offices nationwide; its staff consists of engineers, geologists, soil scientists, and technicians. The RETEC Ithaca office specializes in the investigation of contaminated soil and groundwater, selection and design of remedial strategies (RI/FS preparation), site clean-up, water treatment and cost effective waste management.	Joe Kreifinger	1001 W. Seneca St., Suite 204	Ithaca	NY	14850	607-277-5716		RETEC’s services include site investigations, risk assessments, environmental permitting, environmental compliance assessments, environmental program development/management and underground storage tank management.
Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Company	The Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Company supervises, operates and maintains the Bolton Point Water System which supplies high quality water to the Towns of Dryden, Ithaca and Lansing, and the Villages of Cayuga Heights and Lansing. The SCLIWC participates in research and studies related to the management and protection of its water source, Cayuga Lake.	Kevin Kaufman	1402 East Shore Dr.	Ithaca	NY	14850	607-277-0660		SCLIWC offers a water quality database, water use database, and internal studies relating to water treatment. SCLIWC provides tours and presentations for public education purposes and related laboratory testing services.
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
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.
Tompkins County Division of Environmental Health	The Division of Environmental Health is a regulatory and educational agency that investigates and controls public health concerns, which include drinking water, sewage treatment, recreation facilities, open burning, rabies, and food services.	John Andersson	401 Harris B. Dates Dr.	Ithaca	NY	14850	607-274-6688		The Division provides inspections and permits, public health nuisance and emergency response, facility operator education, and public outreach. Other services include inventories of waste sites, regulated facilities, and water systems.
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.
Tompkins County Soil & Water Conservation District	The Soil and Water Conservation District provides technical assistance and education to county land users and governments to promote the wise use and conservation of soil, water, and related resources. Program areas include water quality protection, wetland investigations, permit applications, erosion and sediment control, agricultural waste management, stormwater management, critical area protection, stream-bank stabilization, house site evaluation, conservation education, annual seedling sales, and the Pond Stocking Program.	District Manager	903 Hanshaw Rd.	Ithaca	NY	14850	607-257-3820		The SWCD provides information on soils, topography, DEC wetlands, DEC protected streams, flood zones, and national wetlands inventory maps. Aerial photographs, soil conservation videos, and various educational materials are also available.
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.
US Army Corps of Engineers	The US Army Corps of Engineers has responsibility for the development of national water resources, and the operation and maintenance of completed water resource projects. This nationwide civil works organization consists of three hundred officers and thirty thousand civilians.	Buffalo Office	1776 Niagara St.	Buffalo	NY	14207	716-879-4433		The Army Corps of Engineers is engaged in the development of major water resource projects and provides educational materials to the public.
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	?