Mission
In 1993, Chemung County realized a need to formulate a strategy to protect and improve water quality. The Chemung County Water Quality Committee was organized to address various water quality impairments. A strategy was written and updated in 1996 to assist in the implementation of measures to improve and maintain the quality of water in Chemung County. In order to remain current, the Strategy was again updated in 2007.
The Chemung County Water Quality Committee meets monthly usually on the third Wednesday of the month at the Town of Big Flats Community Center in the winter and at the Conservation Cabin at the Chemung County Fairgrounds in the good weather. Please see the Documents list at the bottom of the page for the latest agenda and recent meeting minutes.
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Goals
- Maintain an updated listing of countywide groundwater and watershed specific water quality concerns.
- Collect, tabulate and consolidate available water quality information.
- Establish a network between agencies.
- Promote and introduce specific programs that assist in preventing or alleviating water quality impairments.
- Educate the public on water quality issues.
- Evaluate the program and make amendments as needed.
Assistance
The Water Quality Strategy Committee is available to municipalities to assist in improving water quality. Upon request, the committee will review projects, meet with officials and make recommendations. This service is offered to all agencies in Chemung County.
Water Quality Monitoring Data (Coming soon.)
Links
Friends of the Chemung River Watershed
Chemung County Stormwater Coalition