Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, 1888

Image by David Cappaert, Michigan State University, Bugwood.org

Visit our pages to learn about invasive pests (Emerald Ash Borer)...

Image by David Cappaert, Michigan State University, Bugwood.org

and invasive plants (Garlic Mustard).

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Find resources for building & maintaining your pond.

Midsummer festival bonfire in Denmark; open burning; fire; smoke

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Learn about environmental regulations that affect you...

Master Forest Owners Woods Walk June 2014 Del Allen's

ways to manage your woods and other resources...

Water in a stream at Upper Treman State Park, Ithaca NY.

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and so much more!

Environment

Our staff works to engage with the community to solve and respond to key environmental challenges, reduce and make more equitable our collective use of the Earth's resources, and inspire respect for natural systems and our reliance on them.

Winter Weather Safety

Find tips on winter driving, personal and pet safety, how to prepare for winter storms, links to Cornell's EDEN website, and more, here on our Emergency Preparedness page

"Firewood Stacked Up to Dry Showing Annual Rings"

Buying Firewood

It's a good idea to buy your wood at least one whole season ahead. Get tips on what to look for, how firewood is sold, and more useful information here.

man using a chain saw, wearing protective pants.

Chainsaw Safety

Find resources to help you choose a chainsaw that's right for you, and guidelines for using it safely and effectively, here on our Chainsaw Safety page.

Water from the Red River swept into the Grand Forks area, flooding homes, submerging cars and destroying property on a massive scale (4/01/1997).

Prepare for Emergencies

Do you know how to keep your family and pets safe during a weather event or other emergency? Find out how to prepare for or recover from a variety of natural disasters, here on our site.

Cool Season grasses and broadleaf weeds in a closeup of a lawn

Sustainable Lawns

Find out how to grow a dense, vigorous lawn that will provide many environmental benefits, in these links, videos and resources from Cornell!

Agroforestry

Learn how to better utilize the natural resources in your local forests and community with our agroforestry page

Contact

Ryan Staychock
Environmental/Natural Resources Educator for Cayuga, Schuyler, & Seneca CCE
rms462@cornell.edu
(315) 539-9251 Ext. 110

Last updated December 18, 2024

Environment

Don't Move Firewood!

Firewood Transport Rules were revised August 2012 to improve regulatory compliance and enforcement. The existence of this regulation helps prevent firewood infested with invasive insects such as emerald ash borer and Asian longhorned beetle from being transported throughout the state, destroying trees from one place to another.

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Landscapes to Finger Lakes

"LIKE" and follow "Landscapes to Finger Lakes" the new Environmental and Natural Resources FACEBOOK page hosted by CCE offices of Cayuga, Schuyler, and Seneca counties.