Spotted Lanternfly on a Wild Grape vine found in Greece, NY.

Image by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County Natural Resources Program

Spotted Lanternfly are in Monroe County! Learn more on our page.

Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, 1888

Image by David Cappaert, Michigan State University, Bugwood.org

Visit our pages to learn about invasive pests (Emerald Ash Borer)...

Image by David Cappaert, Michigan State University, Bugwood.org

and invasive plants (Garlic Mustard).

Image by Sandy Repp

Find resources for building & maintaining your pond.

Midsummer festival bonfire in Denmark; open burning; fire; smoke

Image by Tomasz G. Sienicki

Learn about environmental regulations that affect you...

Master Forest Owners Woods Walk June 2014 Del Allen's

ways to manage your woods and other resources..

Natural Resources / Environment

Our team provides community-centered education and solutions that raise awareness of pressing environmental challenges while empowering community members with practical, actionable steps they can take at home to help mitigate them and support more sustainable and equitable use of our shared resources.

Water from the Red River swept into the Grand Forks area, flooding homes, submerging cars and destroying property on a massive scale (4/01/1997).

Prepare for Emergencies

Do you know how to keep your family and pets safe during a weather event or other emergency? Find out how to prepare for or recover from a variety of natural disasters, here on our site.

Tick Talk

Learn the types of ticks found in New York, diseases they cause, how to identify them, and how to protect yourself and your family by avoiding tick bites.

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug is native to Asia, and was first detected in Pennsylvania in 2001. It produces an unpleasant smell indoors, and can damage shade and fruit trees, vegetables and legumes.