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Environmental
Protection
The Environmental Security Unit of the Westchester County Police
protects and safeguards the environment and natural resources of
Westchester County. To report a polluter or ask a question concerning
environmental enforcement, please call ESU at (914) 864-7601. |
WATER
Discover how the county is kee
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- Aquatic Restoration Program
The county has restored a variety of natural resources and stormwater management facilities through its Aquatic Restoration Program. Learn more about how and why these resources are restored through project photographs and descriptions.
- Environmental Planning
Useful and interesting information for those interested in managing and protecting the county's streams, wetlands, lakes, reservoirs and estuaries, including educational materials, technical manuals, publications and other information on natural resources management and protection.
- Keep Westchester Water H2OK
Links to many useful and informational sites on water quality.
- Mercury
The presence of mercury in water can contaminate drinking water and fish. Spilled mercury can contaminate the air you breathe. Learn more about protecting yourself from the dangers of mercury.
- Pesticides
Learn how to keep pesticides from harming our water quality.
- Septic Systems
Septic systems, if not properly maintained, can contaminate our drinking water.
- Soil and Water Protection
The Soil and Water Conservation District, staffed by the Department of Planning and governed by a citizen Board of Directors, protects and manages the county's soil and water resources, with emphasis on water quality protection.
- Water Quality Volunteer
Get involved as a volunteer to measure changes in water quality, learn water quality testing techniques and get to know your backyards and community in our Citizen’s Volunteer Monitoring Program.
- Water Resources
Discover how this precious commodity can be conserved.
- Watershed Education Program
Learn about how we protect water quality in the Croton and Long Island Watershed areas.
AIR
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- Air Quality
How clean is the air you breathe? Learn about air pollution, ozone alerts, pollen counts and more. Allergy sufferers -- sign up for ‘sneeze alerts’ here.
- Global Warming
What exactly is global warming and what can we do about it? Find out here.
- Mercury
The presence of mercury in water can contaminate drinking water and fish. Spilled mercury can contaminate the air you breathe. Learn more about protecting yourself from the dangers of mercury.
PLANTS AND WILDLIFE
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- Adopt-a-Park
Get your organization involved in maintaining a park by "adopting" one.
- Environmental Initiatives
Learn how you can be a parks volunteer, help preserve the natural environment and participate in other environmental parks programs.
OPEN SPACE
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- Open Space Acquired
These are areas in Westchester already acquired under the Spano Administration between 1998 to present.
- River Walk
RiverWalk is County Executive Andy Spano’s vision of a 46-mile river walk along the scenic Hudson River. It will be a continuous trailway along the entire Hudson River shoreline in Westchester County, from the Putnam County border to the New York City border.
- River Walk Map
Click here for a map of the proposed River Walk.
- River Walk: Hudson River Trailway Plan
This report, “Hudson River Trailway Plan: RiverWalk”, maps out segment-by-segment what is going on with the pedestrian walkway.
- Suggest an Open Space
Suggest areas in Westchester to be kept as open space and keep our environment natural.
KIDS
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- BeFit Westchester
A valuable resources for people looking to start a personal fitness program that includes exercise and nutrition.
- Empire State Games
Official website of the Empire State Games in Westchester - a multi-sport event for New York amateur athletes patterned after the Olympics -- will take place July 24-29, 2007 at various venues in the county (colleges, county parks).
- Jandon Scholars
Jandon Scholarship program run by the private Jandon Foundation and Westchester County provides college scholarships for low-income students with academic promise. Information on scholarship winners and application process.
- Kids and the Environment
Here’s a website that’s fun and educational for kids learning to protect Westchester's environment and a whole lot more.
- Steroids and Performance-Enhancing Supplements
Information about the pitfalls of using steroids and other athletic performance-enhancing supplements
- Teen Websites
This page contains links to various Westchester County websites regarding teen issues, drinking, driving, and smoking. Subscribe to the newsletter. Get the facts!
- Westchester County Center
This site offers information on events and other activities taking place at the Westchester County Center Route 100 and 119 in White Plains. Also information about conference and business meeting facilities.
RECYCLE
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- Cell Phone Recycling
Unwanted cell phones can be recycled to purchase phones for domestic violence victims and help fund shelters. Find out the location of HopeLine boxes where you can drop off your used cell phone.
- Computers
You can give away unwanted computers to non-profit groups or, if your non-profit group needs computers, this is the place to be.
- Recycle
Learn how you can safely dispose of household chemicals, tires, TV and computer monitors, wire hangers, paint, motor oil, batteries and much, much more.
- Treasure Hunt
List or find used items -- from furniture to tools -- that are no longer wanted, but still usable. All are free if you pick up.
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