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Cornell Cooperative Extension

Columbia and Greene Counties

  • Agriculture & Natural Resources
  • Family & Consumer Sciences
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  • Climate Change & the Environment
  • 4-H & Youth Development
  • Taste NY
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Water Conservation & Quality

The day-to-day choices of residents and visitors help determine whether our water resources will be here for the use and enjoyment of current and future generations.

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Coping with Drought

Prolonged drought affects the growth and appearance of crops and lawns, and more. Visit our resources for more information on drought topics related to you.

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Stream Reconstruction

Visit our list of links to find information on how to rebuild your stream following a flooding event, and on the advantages of creating riparian buffers.

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Ponds

Find resources on building a new pond, controlling algae, and attracting wildlife to your pond, here on our site.

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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.

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Last updated October 20, 2020

Water Conservation & Quality

  • Clean Water
  • Drought
  • Ponds
  • Stream Reconstruction

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Cornell Cooperative Extension
Columbia and Greene Counties

Agroforestry Resource Center (Business Office)
6055 Route 23
Acra, New York 12405
TEL: (518) 622-9820
FAX: (518) 622-0115
columbiagreene@cornell.edu
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Extension Education Center 479 Route 66
Hudson, New York 12534
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Columbia and Greene Counties puts knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability, and social well-being. We bring local experience and research-based solutions together, helping Columbia and Greene County families and communities thrive in our rapidly changing world.

CCE Columbia and Greene Counties is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

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