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Welcome to the Department of Environment & Planning

Maria R. Whyte

Edward A. Rath County Office Building
95 Franklin Street, 10th Floor
Buffalo, NY 14202

(716) 858-8390


Maria R. Whyte,
Commissioner of Environment & Planning

Important Links

Information & Notices

2014 Erie County Cultural Funding Application Now Available!

The new online Cultural Funding Application is now available on our website at www.erie.gov/culturalfunding

Waste Management and Recycling

A Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event will take place on May 18, 2013. Download the flyer for more details on the location and what materials will be accepted free of charge.

How Can YOU Prevent Stormwater Pollution?

See how much YOU know about stormwater.  Take the Stormwater Challenge Quiz to find out and enter to win prizes!

For Residents

Want to protect our waterways and enhance our quality of life?  Learn more about the WNY Stormwater Coalition.

Looking for housing assistance? We manage a number of housing programs that assist low and moderate income families address a variety of housing needs.

Radon is the #1 cause of cancer after smoking.  Erie County is a high risk county.  Click here for information on how to test and, if necessary, how to fix your home.

Looking for ways to make smart energy and cost saving investments in your home or your place of work?  Click here for more information and sign up for our newsletter.

Do you want to recycle or properly dispose of waste pharmaceuticals, electronics or household hazardous substances? Click here for information on our solid waste management programs.

For Businesses

Looking for business development assistance? Visit Your Growth is Our Business, our one-stop shop for your business development needs.

Looking for contact information to assist your business? Try our Directory.

Would you like to start and grow your own small business? Check out our Microenterprise Loan Program or this SBA web site.

Leverage our Adaptive Reuse Strategy to grow your business. 

 

For Visitors

Visiting Erie County?  The Buffalo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official travel resource for Buffalo and beyond.

Whether you are traveling around Erie County by car, public transit, boat, foot or bicycle - we've got links for you.

Looking for up-to-date information on Downtown Buffalo?  Visit the Buffalo Place web site.

Interested in some of the best freshwater sportfishing around? Visit the Greater Niagara Hotspot Fishing Map.

Looking to explore Erie County's open spaces? Visit the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy and Erie County's parks.

Want to discover some of Erie County's natural places?

Find out about more Erie County attractions here.