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Freshwater flooding from Hurricane Irene (2011) in Highland, Ulster County, New York. The former Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge (now Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park) is seen in the background, obscured by fog and overcast skies immediately following the storm.
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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.

Last updated July 18, 2016

Environment

Prepare for Emergencies

Visit EDEN online

Cornell’s  NY Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) pages include information on how to prepare for emergencies including natural disasters, power outages, fires, infectious diseases, radiation spills and more!

For Forest Owners

Visit Cornell's Forest Connect website

Cornell's ForestConnect provides forest owners with educational resources to help them make decisions about the management of their property.

Visit the NY Invasive Species Clearinghouse website

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