Environment

Visit the Cornell Ag & Life Sciences website for more information on the latest research, Extension efforts, and more.

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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.

Ponds

Find resources on building a new pond, controlling algae, and attracting wildlife to your pond, here on our site.

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No Open Burning!

Open burning is punishable by law and can lead to fines starting at $375, so be sure you know the law. Find regulations, and alternatives to burning, here.

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Flood Recovery

Floods can be devastating to a family's home and the road to recovery can be long. Find out more about resources you can use here.

Last updated March 7, 2023

Environment

Chip Holt Nature Center

The Chip Holt Nature Center provides interactive educational programs and recreational opportunities that increase awareness and appreciation for the natural resources of the Finger Lakes. CCE Livingston County also provides a Summer Youth Nature Program - sponsored by the CHNC and Town of Livonia.

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.