A quarterly newsletter announcing upcoming programs, events, and services is available at no charge by calling the Center. NY 13902-6000 Dedicated to stewardship of the BU Nature Preserve and all other natural areas. Offers technical assistance to individual public and private landusers for planning and applying conservation practices to control soil erosion and improve water quality. Offers numerous energy conservation programs for utility customers, including home energy audits and no-interest loans for insulation. SWCDs are governed locally by a Board of Directors.
Volunteers undertake litter pick-up and beautification projects.
Operated by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Provides financial and managerial assistance to rural groups to develop water conservation programs and land use projects. Work with wellhead protection and some aspects of solid waste management. Regional planning board established in 1968 to coordinate human and physical resource services among all levels of government. Serves counties of Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie, Tioga and Tompkins.