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Agriculture
Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York
Animal Life
New York State Amphibian and Reptile Atlas, New York Wildlife
Lakes
Onondaga Lake Partnership (OLP), The New York State Federation of Lake Associations
Citizens Environmental Research Institute
Grassroots organization supporting sound environmental policy and practice in New York and Connecticut. Site provides information about issues and projects, with particular focus on clean water.
Concerned Citizens of Cattaraugus County, Inc.
An environmental and health watchdog organization in rural western New York. Website includes news and information on landfills, incinerators, and waste-related issues statewide.
Environmental Advocates
Watchdog group on environmental issues affecting New York. Safeguarding public health and preserving natural heritage through advocacy, coalition building, citizen education and policy development.
New York Geology Resource Page
Guide to internet information and other resources on state geology.
New York Rural Water Association
Not-for-profit organization assisting the formation and operation of rural water and wastewater systems. Includes technical bulletins, archived issues of Aquafacts magazine, membership benefits, and other news and information.
New York State Department of Environmental Conserv
Features agency that protects New York State's environment and managing natural resources.
New York State Environment
Official state page with links for policies, parks and tourist information.
The Hudson River PCB Controversy
High school students from Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley tackled issues surrounding proposals to dredge the Hudson River to remove PCBs (poly-chlorinated biphenyls) from the ecosysytem.
The New York State Biodiversity Clearinghouse
Information about the state's plants and animals and their ecological habitats, with links to related resources.