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Government of Erie County, New York

• Pollution Prevention Programs
• Environmental Services Programs

• Arts, Culture, and Tourism
• Community Development and Housing
• Economic Development
• Geographic Information Systems
• Planning

Environment and Planning

Holly A. Sinnott, Commissioner of Environment and Planning
Edward A. Rath County Office Building
95 Franklin Street, 10th Floor
Buffalo, New York 14202
Phone: (716) 858-8390

The Department consists of the following divisions:

• Environmental Compliance
• Planning and Economic Development
• Sewerage Management

The principal goal of the Department of Environment and Planning is to insure that planning and implementation of physical development projects are consistent with County-wide goals and objectives; and reflect interests ranging from environmental protection and energy conservation to economic development.

The Department also provides direct service to residents and municipalities through:

• The operation of six County sewer districts.
• The provision of U.S. Census data as an Affiliate Data Center to the New York State Data Center.
• The provision of technical and educational assistance related to business assistance, physical development, geographic information systems and environmental compliance.
• Enhancement of cultural resources in the community and region.

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