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)

Garlic mustard in bloom. Alliaria petiolata (Bieb.) Cavara & Grande -

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

...and invasive plants (Garlic Mustard)

Image by Sandy Repp

...find resources on building and maintaining your pond,

New Orleans resident searches for salvageable items in her home following Hurricane Katrina. Many homes were like this one with mold damage to the ceiling.
mold

Image by Andrea Booher/FEMA

...learn about toxic substances in your home environment...

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

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...environmental regulations that affect you,

Master Forest Owners Woods Walk June 2014 Del Allen's

...ways to manage your woods and other resources,

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...recycling,

and so much more!

Environment

Our staff works to engage with the community to solve and respond to key environmental challenges, reduce and make more equitable our collective use of the Earth's resources, and inspire respect for natural systems and our reliance on them.

A honey bee is attracted to flowers in theUSDA People's Garden, pollinator garden in Washington, D.C. (USDA Photo).

Gardening & Climate Change

How can changing climate affect your home gardening efforts? Find useful resources here on climate-friendly gardening, landscaping for water quality, and more.

Fields flooded by nearby Wallkill River during Hurricane Irene (2011) and again after Tropical Storm Lee, near Campbell Hall, NY, USA

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.

Radon

Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Do you know what radon is? Where it is? How to test for it? Learn about it here and how to get a free radon home test kit.

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.

Last updated December 29, 2017

Environment

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.