What do I do if there are nuisance beavers on my property?
Where can I get my drinking water quality tested?
Public water supplies are tested frequently for contaminants, and suppliers are required to provide test results to their customers annually. If you are on a public water supply (whether municipal or a small community system), get and read a copy of the test report (Consumer Confidence Report):
EPA Consumer Confidence Reports
- Click: "Where You Live"
- Select State and local County, Town, City at bottom. (or)
- Enter Local water municipality name if known.
- Click Search
- Contact smaller local municipalities for Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR)
Testing of a private water supply is generally the responsibility of the property owner. Private water supplies should always be tested before a home is purchased and whenever a new water supply is being developed.
The New York State Department of Health provides a list of Certified Commercial Laboratories that can test for a variety of potential water contaminants: Environmental Laboratory Approval Program (ELAP) Certified Commercial Labs
What are the appropriate contacts at DEC for...
Where can I find info on GCSWCD's Bare Roots Sale?
Do I have wetlands on my property?
Greene County Web Map is a useful tool and a great place to start when making property decisions.
Greene County Web Map (link)
- Click Parcels> Search by Name, Address, or Parcel I.D.
- Note: Search is sensitive, misspellings or spaces will invalidate search.
- Click layers>Environmental>Wetlands
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetlands Inventory: Wetlands Mapper (link)
- Click Number 3: 'Click here to open the Wetlands Mapper'
- Type address in "Find Location" search bar in top right
- Click "Find Location"
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: Environmental Resource Mapper (link)
- Click 'Enter Environmental Resource Mapper'
- Search by Address, Zip Code, County, or Town
- Click 'Find'
- Click 'Layers and Legend'
- Check: 'State-Regulated Freshwater Wetlands' (Uncheck all other selections)
Do I need a permit?
How do I find my FEMA flood insurance rate map (FIRM) ?
