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GROUNDWATER PROTECTION | NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Involved in many programs to prevent subsurface discharges that have the potential to threaten our groundwater resources. They include the Petroleum Bulk Storage program, Toxic and Hazardous Materials Storage Program, Sewer Connection Program and closure of On-Site Sanitary Systems, monitoring inactive hazardous waste sites and the Underground Injection Control program (UIC). Nassau County has initiated a septic system replacement program for residents and small businesses -- Septic Environmental Program to Improve Cleanliness (SEPTIC). The SEPTIC program will provide grant funding to eligible recipients to replace a conventional or failing septic system with an innovative and alternative onsite wastewater treatment system. Nassau County is offering grants up to $20,000 for homeowners or small businesses to install state-of-the-art nitrogen reducing septic systems. This grant is available to residents in non-sewered areas of Nassau County. For more information or to apply, please visit www.nassaucountyny.gov/septicreplace. Call for detailed information.

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Water Quality Information / Reporting
Environmental Hazards Evaluation
Water Quality Monitoring
Discounted Sewer Service

HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP) | NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Federally funded program designed to help low-income households meet the high cost of home energy. Both those who pay separately for heating costs and households whose heat is included in their rent may be eligible for a one time regular benefit. Additionally, households with a heating emergency may also be eligible for an emergency benefit and and/or a Heating Equipment Repair/Replacement (HERR) benefit. The HEAP year generally begins in mid-November and closes in mid-March or when the program funding is exhausted. There is also a Clean and Tune benefit, which provide energy efficiency services to eligible households prior to the start of the heating season. Such Services may include the cleaning of primary heating equipment, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detector, etc. A cooling component that assists medically needy households with the purchase of air conditioners may also be available during the warmer months. Most benefits are paid directly to the heating/utility vendor. The income guidelines and benefits amounts are subject to change on a yearly basis. Applications for Regular HEAP may be submitted online at myBenefits during the HEAP season. Applicants age 60 and over as well as those who are permanently disabled may apply for regular HEAP by mail to Nassau County Office for the Aging; 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Uniondale, NY 11553; 516-227-7386. All others (including applicants age 60 and over or permanently disabled, with an emergency) may apply in person or by mail to: EAC Inc. 175 Fulton Avenue 4th Floor Hempstead, New York 11550 Phone 516-565-4327. Call for detailed information.

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Weatherization Programs
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Furnace Maintenance / Repair
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Energy Use Audits

RENEWABLE ENERGY LONG ISLAND | RESOLVE: NATIONAL INFERTILITY ASSOCIATION

Promotes sustainable energy policies for Long Island. Advises Long Island's public concerning ways to improve electrical service, to mitigate rate increases, to control energy costs and to assist LIPA ratepayers to conserve energy

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Volunteer Opportunities
Energy Conservation

UPLANDS FARM SANCTUARY | UPLANDS FARM SANCTUARY

Provides a place for people to enjoy and appreciate nature while restoring the health of the natural communities. It is a preserve and office facility for the Nature Conservancy on Long Island. Hiking trails are open daily dawn to dusk.

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Nature Centers / Walks
Environment and Public Health / Safety
Wildlife Appreciation Societies
Environmental Improvement Groups
Volunteer Opportunities
Environmental Protection and Improvement
Educational Programs

BAYARD CUTTING ARBORETUM HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY | BAYARD CUTTING ARBORETUM HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Promotes sound gardening methods, the preservation of the environment and an appreciation of the arboretum and the Long Island community through an extensive education program; lectures and demonstrations at monthly meetings; newsletters and a continuing liaison with other horticultural and environmental associations. Meetings are held in Upper Carriage House. (unless otherwise noted on our site)

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Conservation
Environmental Protection and Improvement
Nature Centers / Walks
Environmental Improvement Groups

DIVISION 22 | DIVISION 22

Assists in promoting boating safety on Long Island. Also assists the Coast Guard in non-law enforcement programs such as public education, vessel safety checks, safety patrols, search and rescue, marine environmental protection, and Coast Guard Academy introduction programs for youth. First District Southern Region Division 1, 12, 13, 18 and 21 serves Long Island. Flotillas are located at Oyster Bay, Huntington, Cold Spring Harbor, Northport, Stony Brook, and Port Jefferson. Call or visit the website for additional information.

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Boating Safety Education
Water Safety Education
Environmental Protection and Improvement
Safety Education Programs

Environmental Health - Genesee County Health Department

Provides a wide variety of services essential to the health and well-being of all Genesee County Residents. Service areas include public water supply protection, community sanitation and food protection, private water and sewage disposal systems, realty subdivision plan review, public health nuisances, residential lead investigations, chemical emergencies, rabies investigations, and enforcement of both the Adolescent Tobacco Use and Prevention Act (ATUPA) and the NYS Clean Indoor Air Act (CIAA). The Environmental Health division also operates multiple anti-rabies immunization clinics annually to administer vaccines to domestic animals, including cats, dogs, and ferrets, in order to reduce the spread of the potentially life threatening disease.

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Public Facility Health Inspection
Land Use Planning and Regulation Services
Hazardous Spill Cleanup
Home Sanitation
Smoking Regulation
Rabies Vaccinations
Rabies Control
Sewer System Maintenance
Pool Sanitation
Water Quality Assurance
Hazardous Waste Site Cleanup
Lead Testing
Restaurant / Food Sanitation
Anti Blight Initiatives / Reporting

Public Health Engineering - ECDOH

Responsible for the regulation of public water supplies and all residential or small commercial private wastewater treatment facilities and for the review and approval of plans for new or replacement water lines, sanitary sewers, private wastewater treatment systems, public swimming pools, and realty subdivisions.

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Tap Water Testing
Water Quality Assurance
Pool Sanitation
Septic System Inspection / Maintenance
Sewer System Complaints

AGRICULTURE PROGRAM | CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ESSEX COUNTY

A program which links local farmers with local regional markets to enhance revenue and strengthen the county's agricultural economy. Also offers production, profitability, and protecting the environment training for farms of all sizes and enterprises, agricultural district review, farmland protection, and business planning.

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Land Conservation
Food Production Support Services
Food Production Economics

311 Contact Center - City of Buffalo

A "one-stop shop" system with access to City of Buffalo services, information, and non-emergency police services. Residents can dial 311 within city limits, 716-851-4890 outside the city, visit the website, or download the BUFF311 App to report service needs, check on the status of previous service requests, or obtain information regarding city programs. A report or request can be sent anonymously through the 311 applications, made via online requests or by calling the office. However, if you choose this option, you will not be able to track the progress online. For this follow-up information, you may contact the Call Center by phone. Your anonymity will always be respected. The following city service categories are covered by the 311-contact center, website, and app: -POLICE: Noise nuisances, ATVs / Dirt Bikes, Loitering, Report a Tip -ANIMALS: Rodents, Licensing, Excessive Barking, Animal Cruelty -FORESTRY: City Tree Trimming, City Tree Removal, City Property Tree Planting -STREETS: Potholes, Street Plowing, Sidewalk Repairs, Traffic Signs -SANITATION: Garbage Tote Issue, Street Sweeping, Missed Weekly Pickup -GRAFFITI: Report Location of Graffiti -HOUSING/INSPECTIONS: Request an Inspection, Report Violations, New/Existing Permit Services -UTILITIES: Streetlights, Sewer Authority, Water Authority

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Animal Licenses
Building Code Enforcement / Appeals
Electronic Waste Recycling
Sewer System Maintenance
311 Services
Snow Clearance / Street Salting
Christmas Tree Recycling
Traffic Signs
Barking Dogs Control
Traffic Signals
Tree Planting Programs
Waste Tire Recycling
Large Item Trash / Garbage Pickup
Pothole / Road Repair
Street / Highway Traffic Control
Parking Regulations Information
Residential Recycling Programs
Building Inspection
Street Signs
Workplace Recycling Programs
Hazardous Waste Exchange
Cruelty to Animals Investigation
Zoning Adjustment Boards
Graffiti Removal
Trash / Garbage Pickup
Sewage Treatment Facilities
City / County Planning Offices
Street Lights
Parking Regulations Enforcement
Noisy Neighbors Control

Buffalo City - Division of Citizen Services (Service Group)

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Community Involvement Programs
Community / Nature Area Cleanup / Enhancement Projects
Roadside Landscape Maintenance
AmeriCorps
Environmental Beautification
Internship Programs

Erie County - Environment & Planning (Service Group)

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Sewer Connection Permits
Watershed Conservation
Water Quality Assurance
Community Development Block Grant Agencies
Regional Economic Development
Hazardous Materials Collection Sites
Business Recruitment and Attraction
Business Retention and Expansion
Energy Conservation
Sewer System Complaints
Indoor Air Pollution Information
Hazardous Waste Control
Planning / Coordinating / Advisory Groups
City / County Planning Offices

Assisted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR - NYSERDA

Provides eligible homeowners with a free energy assessment or energy audit. Assessments are conducted by a participating home performance contractor. Helps homeowners and renters of 1-4 unit family homes by providing a means to affordable energy efficient improvements and upgrades. Common work includes adding insulation, reducing drafts, and repairing or upgrading heating systems. Energy upgrades are eligible for low cost, low interest loans and incentives for income-eligible households. Income eligible households are eligible to receive a discount covering 50% of the cost of eligible energy efficiency improvements up to $4,000 per project for single-family homes. 2-4 unit residential homes with income-eligible residents may qualify for a discount of up to $8,000.

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Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Grants / Loans
Energy Conservation
Weatherization Programs
Residential Energy / Water Conservation Systems / Devices

Erie County Department of Environment & Planning (Service Group)

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City / County Planning Offices
Sewage Treatment Facilities
Water Quality Assurance
Regional Economic Development

AGRICULTURE PROGRAM | CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ASSOCIATION OF LEWIS COUNTY

Offers research-based resources and education to the farming community including information on animal and natural resource husbandry, business planning and marketing, diversified farm products, and technical and financial support opportunities.

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Sustainable Agriculture Programs
Farm/Ranch Management Support
Agricultural Pest/Disease Control Assistance
Land Conservation
Agricultural Water Management
Workshops/Symposiums
Land Use Planning

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | CAYUGA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

* Monitors community water systems, non-community water supplies, distribution. Oversees water emergencies, conducts inspections and evaluations. Monitors operator qualifications.* Permits facilities, conducts food operator training, inspects food establishments including temporary facilities and vending machines.* Regulates residential and recreational sanitation. Regulates sewage disposal, new and existing.* Operates programs for rabies control. Investigates all animal bites, arranges treatment for people bitten by animals.* Enforces the Clean Indoor Air Act.

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Rabies Control
Restaurant/Food Sanitation
Water Supply System
Air Pollution Control
Sewage Treatment Facilities
Public Facility Health Inspection

HANNIBAL WATER DEPARTMENT | TOWN OF HANNIBAL

Responsible for developing, maintaining and operating the system of aqueducts, reservoirs, channels, pipelines, mains, laterals, curb boxes, and pumping and purifying equipment by which the community's water supply is obtained, treated, stored, and distributed to consumers in the Town of Hannibal.

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Water Supply System
Water Quality Monitoring
Water Connection Permits
Water Service Connection/Repair
Water Quality Information/Reporting
Water Service Providers

CLIFTON HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT | TOWN OF CLIFTON

Maintains all town roads including paving & repair, snow removal, street sweeping, and signage in the Town of Clifton. Operates and maintains the Newton Falls Wastewater District and the Newton Falls Water District.

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Street Maintenance
Water Connection Permits
Sewer System Maintenance
Flood/Siltation Control
Water Quality Information/Reporting
Water Service Connection/Repair
Water Quality Monitoring
Sewer Connection Services
Sewer Connection Permits
Weed Abatement/Brush Control
Snow/Ice Removal Ordinance Enforcement
Dead Animal Pickup
Sewage Treatment Facilities
Street Furniture
Water Service Providers
Water Supply System

MANNSVILLE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS | VILLAGE OF MANNSVILLE

Maintains all town roads including paving and repair, snow removal, street sweeping, and signage in the Village of Mannsville.

Responsible for developing, maintaining, and operating the system of aqueducts, reservoirs, channels, pipelines, mains, laterals, curb boxes, and pumping and purifying equipment by which the community's water supply is obtained, treated, stored, and distributed to consumers.


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Water Quality Information/Reporting
Water Supply System
Water Quality Monitoring
Snow/Ice Removal Ordinance Enforcement
Water Service Providers
Water Service Connection/Repair
Street Maintenance
Water Connection Permits

COPENHAGEN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS | VILLAGE OF COPENHAGEN

Maintains all town roads including paving & repair, snow removal, street sweeping, and signage in the Village of Copenhagen.

Picks up residential brush & leaves and provides waste management information for Village of Copenhagen residents.

Responsible for developing, maintaining, and operating the system of aqueducts, reservoirs, channels, pipelines, mains, laterals, curb boxes, and pumping and purifying equipment by which the community's water supply is obtained, treated, stored, and distributed to consumers in the Village of Copenhagen.

Responsible for the operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of the pipes, drains, and manholes that constitute the sewage collection system which transports liquid waste to treatment facilities.

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Refuse Disposal Facilities
Sewage Treatment Facilities
Street Maintenance
Large Item Trash/Garbage Pickup
Recycling
Sewer Connection Services
Water Service Providers
Flood/Siltation Control
Water Supply System
Sewer Connection Permits
Water Quality Monitoring
Water Service Connection/Repair
Water Connection Permits
Street Furniture
Waste Management Information
Water Quality Information/Reporting
Sewer System Maintenance
Snow/Ice Removal Ordinance Enforcement
Trash/Garbage Pickup
Dead Animal Pickup
Weed Abatement/Brush Control

CORNELL UNIVERSITY (CU) - COMPANION HOSPITAL FOR ANIMALS (VET SCHOOL) | CORNELL UNIVERSITY (CU)

Provides health and medical care for more than 18,500 dogs, cats, birds and other small mammals each year, including: primary care: physical exams, vaccinations, treatment of minor illnesses, by veterinary students, supervised by faculty veterinarians and assisted by veterinary technicians, during scheduled appointments specialty services: anesthesia, behavioral problems, cardiology, tooth and mouth problems, imaging, skin diseases, internal medicine, neurology, nutrition, oncology, pain management, ophthalmology, orthopedics. emergency critical careJanet L. Swanson Wildlife Health Center: comprehensive medical and surgical care for sick, injured or impaired native wild animals, Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm. For wild animals needing care, call 607-253-3060 and follow the prompts to the Wildlife Center for guidance. LINK TO FOUNDATIONS WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PET CARE:http://www.vet.cornell.edu/hospital/Clients/FAQ.cfm#13-30

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Veterinary Care Expense Assistance
Wildlife Shelters

LOWVILLE VILLAGE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS | VILLAGE OF LOWVILLE

Maintains all town roads including paving and repair, snow removal, street sweeping, and signage in the Village of Lowville.

Picks up residential brush and leaves and provides waste management information for village residents.

Responsible for developing, maintaining, and operating the system of aqueducts, reservoirs, channels, pipelines, mains, laterals, curb boxes, and pumping and purifying equipment by which the community's water supply is obtained, treated, stored, and distributed to consumers in the Village of Lowville.

Responsible for the operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of the pipes, drains, and manholes that constitute the sewage collection system which transports liquid waste to treatment facilities.

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Weed Abatement/Brush Control
Sewer Connection Permits
Dead Animal Pickup
Sewer System Maintenance
Water Service Connection/Repair
Flood/Siltation Control
Water Service Providers
Sewer Connection Services
Snow/Ice Removal Ordinance Enforcement
Sewage Treatment Facilities
Waste Management Information
Recycling
Refuse Disposal Facilities
Street Furniture
Large Item Trash/Garbage Pickup
Water Quality Monitoring
Water Supply System
Water Connection Permits
Trash/Garbage Pickup
Street Maintenance
Water Quality Information/Reporting

BLACK RIVER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS | VILLAGE OF BLACK RIVER

Maintains all town roads including paving & repair, snow removal, street sweeping, and signage.

Picks up residential brush and leaves and provides waste management information for Village of Black River residents.

Responsible for the operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of the pipes, drains, and manholes that constitute the sewage collection system which transports liquid waste to treatment facilities and for developing, maintaining, and operating the system of aqueducts, reservoirs, channels, pipelines, mains, laterals, curb boxes and pumping and purifying equipment by which the community's water supply is obtained, treated, stored, and distributed to consumers in the Village of Black River.

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Weed Abatement/Brush Control
Sewer Connection Services
Snow/Ice Removal Ordinance Enforcement
Sewage Treatment Facilities
Water Quality Monitoring
Dead Animal Pickup
Water Quality Information/Reporting
Large Item Trash/Garbage Pickup
Flood/Siltation Control
Refuse Disposal Facilities
Recycling
Street Furniture
Sewer System Maintenance
Water Service Providers
Water Service Connection/Repair
Trash/Garbage Pickup
Water Supply System
Water Connection Permits
Street Maintenance
Waste Management Information

CAPE VINCENT VILLAGE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT | VILLAGE OF CAPE VINCENT

Responsible for the operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of the pipes, drains, and manholes that constitute the sewage collection system which transports liquid waste to treatment facilities as well as for developing, maintaining, and operating the system of aqueducts, reservoirs, channels, pipelines, mains, laterals, curb boxes, and pumping and purifying equipment by which the community's water supply is obtained, treated, stored, and distributed to consumers in the Village of Cape Vincent.

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Sewer System Maintenance
Flood/Siltation Control
Sewer Connection Services
Water Quality Information/Reporting
Sewage Treatment Facilities
Water Connection Permits
Water Quality Monitoring
Water Supply System
Water Service Connection/Repair
Sewer Connection Permits
Water Service Providers

RICHLAND WATER DEPARTMENT | TOWN OF RICHLAND

Responsible for developing, maintaining, and operating the system of aqueducts, reservoirs, channels, pipelines, mains, laterals, curb boxes, and pumping and purifying equipment by which the community's water supply is obtained, treated, stored, and distributed to consumers in the Town of Richland.

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Water Service Connection/Repair
Water Quality Information/Reporting
Water Service Providers
Water Quality Monitoring
Water Supply System
Water Connection Permits