Natural Resources Inventory Update (2024)
Broome County received a grant in 2024 for $30,000 from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Grant Program to update the existing Natural Resources Inventory (2019). A Request for Proposals (RFP) was released and advertised in April of 2025. Of the three proposals received, ECOS Consulting Inc was selected to lead this project.
The Broome County Natural Resources Inventory (NRI) is a county-wide comprehensive reference document that catalogs the physical and biological characteristics of Broome County, guides the efficient use and conservation of the County’s natural assets and the benefits they provide, considers the impacts of development on the local and regional environment, and preserves the natural function of ecosystems to meet various county priorities. This project will build upon the work completed in the 2019 Broome County NRI and integrate all plan components into a cloud-based mapping portal and accompanying municipal toolkit.
Preliminary goals for the project include:
- updating of historical and regional context of natural resources across Broome County
- assessing our current conditions
- outlining future impacts to and benefits of natural resources
- developing goals and targets for the future
- profiling various projects that will help the County meet its natural resource management goals.
Desired outcomes of this plan include a completed plan with all elements that are required for the Climate Smart Communities Action, “Natural Resources Inventory”, and the integration of data into an online cloud-based interactive map and municipal toolkit.
Vision Statement
The Project Advisory Committee is currently reviewing draft vision statements. The chosen vision statement will be posted here.
Meetings
Project Advisory Committee (PAC) Kick-off – January 29, 2026
**Check back here for more information and future public meeting advertisements
Natural Resources Inventory (2019)
Southern Tier Land Conservancy
Established in 2020, the Southern Tier Land Conservancy (STLC) is a charitable, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that is dedicated to serving and restoring land in perpetuity throughout Broome County and beyond.
STLC's mission is to benefit the communities of the Southern Tier -- particularly those in Broome and Tioga Counties -- through the conservation of the lands and waters of the region. Through their actions and by working in collaboration with community partners, they seek to ensure lasting and healthy ecosystems, sustainable heritage practices, scenic vistas, clean water, recreational opportunities, quality community life, and wild places.
STLC's goals include:
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Managing and restoring wildlife habitat and biodiversity
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Protecting and improving water quality
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Supporting and maintaining sustainable heritage practices such as farming, woodland harvesting, hunting, and fishing
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Conserving forest and wetland habitats to increase flood resilience
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Providing access to nature close to home for all the residents of the region
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Aiding regional climate resilience for our communities through the protection of local resources, open green space, and natural areas
Go All Out Broome County
Go All Out Broome County is your simple guide to hundreds of places and thousands of acres in your own backyard or just down the road. Easily locate hidden gems and local favorites then map your next outdoor adventure in Broome County.
Explore more than a dozen state forests, 78 parks or 77 miles of paddle friendly waters. Give our antique carousels a go-round or enjoy a round of golf on courses worthy of professional competition. From challenging trails to hike or bike to riverside strolls or picnics, you can go all out in any way, in every season, in Broome County.
