Environmental Management

The primary goal of the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board's Environmental Management program is to promote the careful stewardship of the region's environmental resources. To achieve this goal, the CNY RPDB has focused a significant amount of time in the area of water resource management. Designated as the regional water quality management planning agency for Central New York, the agency provides assistance to communities in preparation and implementation of watershed and stormwater management plans. The agency also serves as the water resource program coordinator for numerous statewide activities on behalf of the New York State Association of Regional Councils (NYSARC) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). As part of this function, the CNY RPDB manages the NYSARC Water Resources Management Program web site.

Outlined below are some of the CNY RPDB's program activities which have been undertaken:

• Oneida Lake and Watershed Management Plan;
• Phase II Stormwater Management Program;
• Onondaga Lake Consent Agreement—Environmental Benefit Project;
• Cayuga Lake Watershed Restoration and Protection Plan;
• Regional Water Resources Assistance;
  • The Current State of Aquatic Invasive Species in Central New York
    • Report (0.58 MB)
    • Invasive Species Distribution Maps (4.63 MB)
• Regional Strategy for Addressing Water Chestnut;
• Stormwater Management Assistance Program;
• Regional Nonpoint Source Strategy Meetings;
• Regional Floodplain and Stormwater Management Symposium;
• National Flood Insurance Program Workshops;
• Regional Water Quality Activities Inventory;
• Regional Nonpoint Source Strategy Meetings;
• Water Quality Coordinating Committees;
• Regional Cooperation & Collaboration;
• Water Resources Education / Information/Outreach;
• Statewide Coordination and Management activities; and
• Miscellaneous Projects