Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) environment programs engage individuals and communities in conserving and sustaining the quality, diversity, and accessibility of New York's natural resources and environmental assets.
Featured Programs
To learn about the programs that are offered in your area, visit or contact a local CCE office.
A team of Climate Smart Farming educators and researchers help NYS farmers reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural production and energy use, increase farm resiliency to extreme weather and climate variability, and sustainably increase productivity and income.
Cutting edge and research-based, the Climate Steward program teaches volunteers strategies for increasing their community’s resilience to climate change, and reducing their community’s impacts on the climate.
This program engages educators and youth in authentic inquiry and experiential learning as they explore the natural environment.
Smart Energy Choices
With support from NYSERDA, CCE community energy advisors in Central NY, the Hudson Valley, Northern NY and the Southern Tier provide energy audits, educational opportunities, and access to NYSERDA funding. Advisors work with residents to reduce energy costs, increase efficiency and find options for adopting renewable energy.
CCE specialists also advise farmers on energy best practices for NY state agriculture.
A network of over 140 experienced master forest owner volunteers provides private woodland owners of New York State with the information and encouragement necessary to manage their forest holdings wisely.
This science-based training program is designed to teach adults about New York’s natural resources, empowering them to educate others and participate in on-the-ground conservation and monitoring projects.
NYSG is a cooperative program of the State University of New York (SUNY) and Cornell University which promotes the informed stewardship of coastal resources through integrated research, education, and extension services.
Partner organizations and programs
Programs throughout Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences partner with CCE educators on environment, natural resources, sustainable energy and climate change work.
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The Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability and Environmental Defense Fund will distribute $1.24 million to 12 projects co-led by Cornell and EDF scientists for research addressing several sustainability topics.
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Research finds that chromosomal inversions – which occur when a chunk of chromosome containing tens to thousands of genes breaks off, flips and reattaches – help certain species maintain genetic differences adapted to various regions.
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A new data-informed approach to siting floating solar in the Northeast could help protect birds, without sacrificing clean energy gains.