Provides detailed environmental analysis of all proposed projects and makes specific recommendations to the Town Board. Develops and implements environmental improvement and protection projects including erosion control, wildlife habitat improvement, drainage projects, shellfish seeding programs, woodland restoration, and public awareness programs on the need for recycling.

Interprets and conserves the earth's biological diversity through research, education and citizen science focused on birds.Visitors can use the lab's observatory, exhibit areas and more than four miles of easy trails through Sapsucker Woods.

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

Focuses on the conservation and preservation of Long Island wildlife. The major components of the STAR Wildlife Program include Wildlife Rehabilitation, Education Services, and Public Advisory Services. Call for more information.

Grows seed clams, oysters and bay scallops for the enhancement/restoration of natural shellfish populations in local town and New York State waters. Offers public education on the importance of shellfish through facility and site tours. Also offers to the public oyster gardening opportunities.

Offers Wildlife Advisory Telephone on wildlife related questions, care of sick/injured wildlife brought to Rehabilitation Center and educational programs at schools, libraries, and Education Centers. "Please note that due to a relocation, we are unable to admit wildlife patients for the remainder of 2024. We will reopen for rehabilitation as soon as possible in 2025. During this time, we are still available to provide advice how to help sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife. You are welcome to send us a message and we will do our best to guide you and find appropriate resources."

Accepts cats, kittens, dogs and puppies for adoption and offers low to no cost spay/neuter and vaccination services for the public. Provides dog control services, pet adoption services, lost and found listings, and adoption listings from the public. Responds to calls regarding injured dogs, cats and wildlife. Operated by North Fork Animal Welfare League, Inc. Call for further information. If you need help before 9am or after 4pm Call Town Police #765-2600 or (911).

Provides hiking, cross-country skiing, nature trails, fishing(freshwater and fly), refuge for wildlife, environmental educational programs and a place for people to develop an awareness and appreciation of the natural world. Events include junior angler fishing clinics and casting clinics.

Protects the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by preserving the lands and waters they need to survive.

Conducts workshops on parrot care featuring live pet birds, a Powerpoint presentation and free informational handouts. Offers programs for children-senior citizens, potential and current bird owners. Call for additional information.

An educational program that uses engaging strategies to reinforce lessons taught in the classroom. Through the use of our trails and natural landscape features, and interactions with the animals under our care, students have experiences that grow their appreciation and empathy for nature. This increases scientific curiosity and long-term retention of complex topics. Wild Science incorporates all subjects and skill sets, ensuring students have a complete hands-on learning experience.

Responds to any whale, porpoise, dolphin or sea turtle stranding on Long Island or in New York State. Provides medical care/assistance to live animals, and eventually releases them back into the wild when possible. Conducts post-mortems on dead animals, collects tissue samples for research/analysis and prepares skeletal remains for educational institutions. Operates stranding hotline and whale/seal/sea turtle adoption program. Publishes informational brochure.

Protect and benefit wildlife on Long Island. Part of the National Wildlife Refuge system for the conservation, management and where appropriate restoration of the fish, wildlife, and plant resources and their habitats on Long Island. Comprised of eight National Wildlife Refuges and a Wildlife Management Area. Refuges include Target Rock National, Wertheim National, Elizabeth A. Morton National, Conscience Point National, Lido Beach National, Seatuck National, Oyster Bay National, Amagansett National, and Sayville National.

Offers seal observation cruises throughout the winter from January through April. Cruises depart from Freeport and travel through Hempstead Bay.

Rehab small mammals who are injured or orphaned until they recover enough to be released back into the wild.

Provides information and service for Forest Rangers, Forestry, Operations, Pesticides, Spill Prevention and Response, Wildlife

Collaborates with partners throughout the county to conserve and build water, soil and other natural resources.

Collaborates with towns and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to conserve soil and water resources throughout Yates County.

Provides information and service for Forest Rangers, Forestry, Operations, Pesticides, Spill Prevention and Response, Wildlife

Collaborates with partners throughout the county to conserve and build water, soil and other natural resources.

Collaborates with partners throughout the county to conserve and build water, soil and other natural resources.

Provides information and service for Forest Rangers, Forestry, Operations, Pesticides, Spill Prevention and Response, Wildlife

Collaborates with partners throughout the county to conserve and build water, soil and other natural resources.

Collaborates with partners throughout the county to conserve and build water, soil and other natural resources.

Collaborates with towns and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to conserve soil and water resources throughout Yates County.