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The following are some
links that we use and thought you might find helpful. Keep in mind that we
do not monitor their sites for accuracy, but rely on them to monitor and update
their own material. If you notice a problem with any of the links,
contact us
AEM - Agricultural Environmental Management
a voluntary, incentive-based program that helps farm
operators make common-sense, cost-effective and science-based decisions that
help meet business objectives while protecting and conserving the State’s
natural resources
http://www.agmkt.state.ny.us/SoilWater/aem/index.html
American Farmland Trust
http://www.farmland.org/
The only nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting
agricultural
Agriculture Online (lots of good information from Successful Farming
magazine) http://www.agriculture.com/
Farm Service Agency
http://www.fsa.usda.gov/
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
http://www.agmkt.state.ny.us
/
New York State Office of Real Property Services
http://www.orps.state.ny.us/
United States Department of Agriculture
http://www.usda.gov/
United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation
Service ‘s Electronic Field Office Technical Guidelines
http://efotg.nrcs.usda.gov/treemenuFS.aspx?Fips=36027&MenuName=menuNY.zip
Helps you find technical information about conservation practices for soil,
water, air, and related plant and animal resources.
National Association of Conservation Districts
http://www.nacdnet.org/
Natural Resources Conservation Service
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/ They work in partnership with citizens
to conserve and sustain natural resources on private lands.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
http://www.dec.ny.gov/
New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee -
http://www.agmkt.state.ny.us/soilwater/
Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control
http://www.cpesc.org
Erosion Control Magazine – A journal for erosion and sediment control
professionals.
http://www.erosioncontrol.com
International Erosion Control Association – A non-profit organization
helping members solve the problems caused by erosion and its
byproduct—sediment. http://www.ieca.org
Underground Facilities Protective Organization
http://www.digsafelynewyork.com/
Call before you dig!
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County
http://www.cce.cornell.edu/dutchess/
Dutchess Land Conservancy
http://www.dutchesslandconservancy.org/
Institute of Ecosystem Studies
http://www.ecostudies.org/index.html
Hudson River Valley Greenway
http://www.hudsongreenway.state.ny.us/index.htm
Scenic Hudson
http://www.scenichudson.org
Federal Emergency Management Agency
http://www.fema.gov/
Independent Federal Agency that helps with mitigation, preparedness, response
and recovery of emergency situations, such as floods, fires or hazardous
spills. ** See Mapping/Gis links for FEMA's map service center link
New York State Department of Health
http://www.health.state.ny.us/homens.html
The “Info for Consumers”
button lad you to a whole list of informational topics.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/
There is a wealth of information on this website. The “Your Community
“ Section has a lot of information that communities and citizens can use to
promote environmental health. If you enter your zip code
here, you can find information
that ranges from what watershed you live in, to pollution sources in your
neighborhood.
Dutchess County Mapping website
http://www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CountyGov/Mapping.htm
FEMA Map Service Center - Flood maps are available by street location or you
can look at the whole area by community.
http://msc.fema.gov/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/FemaWelcomeView?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&userType=G
New York State GIS Clearinghouse
http://www.nysgis.state.ny.us/
United States Geological Survey
http://www.usgs.gov/
This is an excellent resource for information on many different topics,
including biology, geology, and water resources.
Missouri and Alabama Plants
http://www.missouriplants.com AND www.alabamaplants.com
Although these sites are not for NY, the information and photos are a great
resource. Photographs and information for the plants of Alabama, and
Missouri, USA.The goal of this website is to provide the user with the
necessary information to identify plants found growing wild within the
political boundaries of the state of Alabama and Missouri
New York Flora Atlas http://atlas.nyflora.org/
The New York Flora Atlas is a joint effort between the New York Flora
Association, the New York Natural Heritage Program, the New York State
Museum, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and other partner herbaria with the
goal to provide users with a comprehensive searchable database of the
vascular and non-vascular plants of New York State.
Hydric
Soils-
http://soils.usda.gov/use/hydric/ Soil
Survey - soil survey website with maps and photos.http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/
Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control
http://www.cpesc.org
Erosion Control Magazine – A journal for erosion and sediment control
professionals.
http://www.erosioncontrol.com
EPA's Watershed Academy - free training on stormwater related topics
including soil erosion and sediment control and low impact development
principles. Includes a free Watershed Management Training Certification
program.
http://www.epa.gov/owow/watershed/wacademy/
International Erosion Control Association – A non-profit organization
helping members solve the problems caused by erosion and its
byproduct—sediment. http://www.ieca.org
NOAA's Educational Program - Discover Kit focused on nonpoint source
pollution (geared to children and young adults, but informative to all)
http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/kits/pollution/welcome.html
New York State DEC stormwater ftp documents site
ftp://ftp.dec.state.ny.us/dow/stormdocuments
NYSDEC's Calendar of
Stormwater Events - includes State funded trainings and workshops
http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8468.html
After the Storm: Co-Produced by the U.S. EPA and The Weather Channel
http://www.epa.gov/weatherchannel/
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
http://www.dec.ny.gov/
United States Army Corps of Engineers
http://www.usace.army.mil/
The Army Corps deal with wetland permitting issues.
Backyard Conservation Information
http://www.nhq.nrcs.usda.gov/CCS/Backyard.html
Ten conservation tip sheets for homeowners and city residents to use in
their yards.
Federal Environmental Protection Agency’s Model Ordinances to Protect Local
Resources
http://www.epa.gov/owow/nps/ordinance/index.htm
These model ordinances are a good guide for municipalities looking to
strengthen their protection of natural resources and economic base.
Glynwood Center
http://www.glynwood.org/
They help communities
integrate economic development with conservation of their natural resources
and cultural heritage.
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics’ Community Assistance Home Page
http://www.epa.gov/oppt/cahp/
Helps you understand about
pollution and toxics and what environmental data means to you and your
family.
Private
Landowner Network (PLN)
http://www.privatelandownernetwork.org/ Private Landowner Network (PLN),
brought to you by the
Resources First Foundation, provides a simple and effective means for
landowners to connect with qualified, often local, professionals to navigate
the complex ins and outs of real estate transactions, tax and estate
planning, and regional land conservation activities. The PLN resource
database contains local land trusts, nonprofit conservation organizations,
and other folks out there who are in the business to help you fulfill your
conservation objectives. We continue to research and add federal and state
funding and technical assistance programs, we do the hard work of
understanding the programs and provide simple easy to understand program
summaries and easy to find eligibility requirements and links to application
forms.
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