Natural Resources
CCE Natural Resources Program supports Chemung County by:
- Supporting local natural resource industries through developing, implementing, hosting, and sharing events, information, and resources.
- Assist in removing waste from Chemung County by educating the community about hazardous waste, recycling, and composting best practices and available resources for managing waste.
- Developing educational opportunities and volunteer programs that promote the responsible use and conservation of the county’s natural resources.
Natural Resources, Energy, and the Environment
CCE Chemung works with community partners to address natural resource issues that are important to Chemung County communities and residents.
Hazardous Waste, Recycling and Composting
CCE Chemung provides education to enhance the County’s waste reduction, reuse, and recycling program. Programs include Youth Recycling Education, General Public Outreach, Industry and Small Business Outreach, and educational support for Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Electronics Waste Recycling. We help the community address industrial, residential, and organic waste paths, primarily focusing on residential waste and organics.
Click here to access the Chemung County Waste Disposal and Recycling Information Guide
Contact
Simone White
Natural Resources Educator
slw257@cornell.edu
ext. 215
Last updated October 29, 2025
Cornell Forrest Connect
Cornell's ForestConnect provides forest owners with educational resources to help them make decisions about the management of their property.
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Running Your Highway Department - Chemung County
Tuesday, April 21
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Cornell All-hazards Preparedness & Response Education Program
A trusted source for up-to-date information on how to prepare for, what to do during, and how to act after disaster situations.
As part of the national land grant network, CCE accesses a wealth of research-backed resources ‑ prepared by university extension systems across the country, including Cornell. Combined with the local clout we’ve garnered by working alongside our neighbors to better the lives of all New Yorkers, CCE is a powerful augmenter for local, county, and state emergency response and recovery.
Cornell Soil Health Laboratory
The Comprehensive Assessment of Soil Health, commonly known as the Cornell Soil Health Test, is designed for farmers, gardeners, agricultural service providers, landscape managers and researchers who want to go beyond simply testing the nutrient levels of their soils.
Visit the Cornell Soil Health Laboratory website.