Waste and Water
Cornell Waste Management Institute
The Cornell Waste Management Institute serves the public through research, outreach, training, and technical assistance programs in solid waste disposal, management and planning.
Major goals of the CWMI outreach program are to improve the ability of local officials, businesses and the public to make informed waste management decisions and to enhance the competency of solid waste professionals through increased training opportunities. The Cornell Cooperative Extension network, with offices in every New York State county, provides one useful means of reaching these audiences. Outreach activities are based on research, with a goal of extending up to date, objective, research-based knowledge to a wide range of audiences from state agencies to youth.
Water Quality Information and Fact Sheets
The purpose of this website is to inform consumers about their drinking water, if it comes from private wells or public water supply, and inform about septic tanks. On this web site you can find an abundance of information about water quality, wells, and septic tanks, but if you feel anything is lacking please contact me through the contact tab. All of the Fact Sheets from the Water Quality Program (College of Human Ecology) can be found at this web site in pdf-format. More information can be found in our Water Bulletins section and our Frequently Asked Questions section.
Visit the Water Quality Information and Fact Sheets site
Wetlands, Streams, and Ponds
The Wetlands, Streams, and Ponds web site
Department of Natural Resources provides information and additional contacts on the management of wetlands, streams, and ponds for water quality, habitat, and recreational purposes.