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Serves as a review and advisory board to local and state government on matters affecting the protection, conservation, preservation, and proper management of the natural resources of Oswego County.
* Coordinates federal farm programs. Commodity Operations Contains information about programs and initiatives such as, Cotton, End-Use Certificate Program, and Peanuts. Also included is information on the International Food Aid Conference. Conservation Programs Pays a yearly rental payment in exchange for farmers removing environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and planting species that will improve environmental quality. Disaster Assistance Programs Assistance for natural disaster losses, resulting from drought, flood, fire, freeze, tornadoes, pest infestation, and other calamities. Farm Loan Programs Resource to establish, improve, expand, transition, and strengthen your farm or ranch. Price Support Programs Provide producers interim financing at harvest time to meet cash flow needs without having to sell their commodities when market prices are typically at harvest-time lows.

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Food Production Support Services
Food Production Economics
Land Conservation
Helps landowners and local government units make sound decisions on managing soil, water and related natural resources.Seeks and coordinates technical and financial assistance from federal, state, and local governments and private sources to implement decisions.
Assists landowners and other groups to protect the county's natural resources by providing technical assistance and programs to residents, landowners, and units of government.

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Agricultural Waste Management
Farm Safety Education
Plant Conservation
Flood/Siltation Control
Agricultural and Food Sciences Research
Tree Planting Programs
Nonrenewable Resources Conservation
Outdoor Environmental Education
Land Conservation
Academic Competitions
Watershed Conservation
Agricultural Pest/Disease Control Assistance
Offers educational, environmental, and natural resources programs that cover water quality, forestry, and land-use planning. Works to motivate people to properly plant and care for urban trees, protect waterways from pollution sources, and take part in land-use planning activities at the local level.

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Backyard Conservation
Fishery Conservation/Management
Butterfly/Insect Conservation
Nonrenewable Resources Conservation
Ecosystem Management
Marine Conservation
Plant Conservation
Land Conservation
Wild Animal Preservation/Protection
Bird Protection/Conservation
Watershed Conservation
Geological Surveys
Energy Conservation
* Coordinates federal farm programs. Commodity Operations Contains information about programs and initiatives such as, Cotton, End-Use Certificate Program, and Peanuts. Also included is information on the International Food Aid Conference. Conservation Programs Pays a yearly rental payment in exchange for farmers removing environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and planting species that will improve environmental quality. Disaster Assistance Programs Assistance for natural disaster losses, resulting from drought, flood, fire, freeze, tornadoes, pest infestation, and other calamities. Farm Loan Programs Resource to establish, improve, expand, transition, and strengthen your farm or ranch. Price Support Programs Provide producers interim financing at harvest time to meet cash flow needs without having to sell their commodities when market prices are typically at harvest-time lows.

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Food Production Support Services
Food Production Economics
Land Conservation
* Coordinates federal farm programs. Commodity Operations Contains information about programs and initiatives such as, Cotton, End-Use Certificate Program, and Peanuts. Also included is information on the International Food Aid Conference. Conservation Programs Pays a yearly rental payment in exchange for farmers removing environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and planting species that will improve environmental quality. Disaster Assistance Programs Assistance for natural disaster losses, resulting from drought, flood, fire, freeze, tornadoes, pest infestation, and other calamities. Farm Loan Programs Resource to establish, improve, expand, transition, and strengthen your farm or ranch. Price Support Programs Provide producers interim financing at harvest time to meet cash flow needs without having to sell their commodities when market prices are typically at harvest-time lows.

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Food Production Support Services
Food Production Economics
Land Conservation
* Coordinates federal farm programs. Commodity Operations Contains information about programs and initiatives such as, Cotton, End-Use Certificate Program, and Peanuts. Also included is information on the International Food Aid Conference. Conservation Programs Pays a yearly rental payment in exchange for farmers removing environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and planting species that will improve environmental quality. Disaster Assistance Programs Assistance for natural disaster losses, resulting from drought, flood, fire, freeze, tornadoes, pest infestation, and other calamities. Farm Loan Programs Resource to establish, improve, expand, transition, and strengthen your farm or ranch. Price Support Programs Provide producers interim financing at harvest time to meet cash flow needs without having to sell their commodities when market prices are typically at harvest-time lows.

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Food Production Support Services
Food Production Economics
Land Conservation
Offers a comprehensive collection of reference and circulating law books and a collection of materials encompassing all facets of land use, including planning, conservation and preservation, water management and local development.

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Land Conservation
Special Collections and Archives
Land Development Information
Provides technical assistance and educational workshops on soil, water and related natural resources to farmers, schools, landowners, municipal planners, or anyone interested in learning more about soil and water conservation issues.

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Land Conservation
Workshops / Symposiums
Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education
Water Resources Conservation
Environmental Improvement Groups
Promotes and serves the commercial horticulture industry and community and urban forestry. Provides educational opportunities and resources for municipalities, landscapers, and others in the green industry based upon BMP's and Cornell University recommendations.

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Energy Conservation
Green Building Initiatives
Forest Conservation

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Forest Conservation
Fishing Licenses
Wilderness Conservation
Automobile Emissions Control
Hazardous Waste Control
Soil Conservation
Wildlife Conservation
Hunting Safety Education
Water Resources Conservation
Watershed Conservation
Industrial Pollution Control
Hunting Licenses
Promotes livability and economically sustainable and environmentally responsible growth on Long Island. Through Smart Growth planning concepts reduces the negative economic and environmental impacts of suburban sprawl on Long Island while improving quality of life and sense of community.
Oversees construction and maintenance of buildings, parks, beaches, marinas, office complexes, historical properties, and other town-owned properties. Also maintains all street lights and town traffic signals.

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Traffic Signals
Historic Preservation
Harbors / Marinas
Community Planning and Public Works
Street Lights
Public Land Management
Parks / Recreation Areas
Provides the maintenance and enforcement of land development according to the environmental and conservation laws, including assisting the municipalities, organizations and businesses who are growing and establishing new developments or reorganizing within the county.

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Land Conservation
Land Use Planning
Planned Unit Development
City / County Planning Offices
Provides information and service for Forest Rangers, Forestry, Operations, Pesticides, Spill Prevention and Response, Wildlife

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Hazardous Spill Cleanup
Forest Conservation
Chemicals Information
Fishery Conservation / Management
Flood / Siltation Control
Wildlife Rescue / Relocation
Offers natural resources programs and services, including technical assistance to farmers and landowners, training programs, and environmental education programs.

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Flood/Siltation Control
Water Resources Conservation
Agricultural and Food Sciences Research
Land Conservation
Nonrenewable Resources Conservation
Watershed Conservation
Plant Conservation
Farm Safety Education
* Manages programs and enforces regulations under the New York State Environmental Conservation Law.* Provides environmental permits.* Investigates and cleans up hazardous waste sites.* Manages fish, wildlife areas and state forests.* Manages solid and hazardous materials.* Provides spill prevention and response.* Provides an air quality hotline.*For After Hours Wildlife Issues use website for finding a wildlife rehabilitator Special Licenses Search System - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

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Hazardous Materials Control
Wildlife Conservation
Land Conservation
Public Awareness/Education
Provides soil information, technical assistance on soil erosion and natural resource conservation. Tree and shrub seedling sale offered in spring for reforestation and wildlife plantings. Nesting boxes for birds and bat houses.

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Litter Cleanup Volunteer Opportunities
Water Resources Conservation
Stream Cleanup/Water Conservation Volunteer Opportunities
Ecosystem Management
Debris Removal Volunteer Opportunities
Land Conservation
Wild Animal Preservation/Protection
A single location where customers can access the services provided by the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Conservation District. Farm Service Agency administers federal farm programs and farm loan programs.

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Food Production Support Services
Food Production Economics
Farmland Preservation
Provides information and service for Forest Rangers, Forestry, Operations, Pesticides, Spill Prevention and Response, Wildlife

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Hazardous Spill Cleanup
Forest Conservation
Chemicals Information
Fishery Conservation / Management
Flood / Siltation Control
Wildlife Rescue / Relocation
Provides information and service for Forest Rangers, Forestry, Operations, Pesticides, Spill Prevention and Response, Wildlife

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Hazardous Spill Cleanup
Forest Conservation
Chemicals Information
Fishery Conservation / Management
Flood / Siltation Control
Wildlife Rescue / Relocation
Provides information and service for Forest Rangers, Forestry, Operations, Pesticides, Spill Prevention and Response, Wildlife

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Hazardous Spill Cleanup
Forest Conservation
Chemicals Information
Fishery Conservation / Management
Flood / Siltation Control
Wildlife Rescue / Relocation
Offers programs to help sustain agriculture including information and support where possible in managing pests, pollution prevention, waste and water management, animal husbandry including dairy and livestock production, beekeeping, field/crop management, grape and vegetable crop production, farm business management, and forest and wildlife management. Also includes information on home gardening including free or low-cost gardening classes.

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Agricultural Waste Management
Forest Conservation
Agricultural Pest / Disease Control Assistance
Sustainable Agriculture Programs
Beekeeping Support Services
Farm / Ranch Management Support
Agricultural Pollution Prevention / Mitigation Assistance
Agricultural Water Management
Gardening / Landscaping Instruction
Lead Testing
Soil Conservation
Crop Production Support
Agricultural and Food Sciences Research
Viticulture Support Services
Organic Farming Assistance
Animal Husbandry Programs
Water Resources Conservation
Radon Testing
Provides information and service for Forest Rangers, Forestry, Operations, Pesticides, Spill Prevention and Response, Wildlife

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Hazardous Spill Cleanup
Forest Conservation
Chemicals Information
Fishery Conservation / Management
Flood / Siltation Control
Wildlife Rescue / Relocation