Cornell Cooperative Extension

Madison County
Quincy, IL, June 20, 2008 -- Fields of corn are flooded and crops may be ruined for the year by the flooding waters of the Mississippi River in southern Illinois.
Image by Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Flooded Crops

Water from the Red River swept into the Grand Forks area, flooding homes, submerging cars and destroying property on a massive scale (4/01/1997).
Image by David Saville/FEMA News

Flood

East Grand Forks, MN, 04/01/1997 -- Humane Society of the United States volunteers wade through flood waters to rescue stranded pets.
Image by David Saville, FEMA

Pets

  • Home »
  • Environment

Environment

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County offers environmental resources only through our website.

This section will include information on composting, conservation, emergency/disaster preparedness, green jobs, invasive species, natural gas drilling, renewable energy, and water quality issues. More to come...

Quincy, IL, June 20, 2008 -- Fields of corn are flooded and crops may be ruined for the year by the flooding waters of the Mississippi River in southern Illinois.

Flooded Gardens & Crops

Is produce from your flooded garden still safe to eat? Find out more information on our site.

Read more
New Orleans, LA 9/8/05 -- Residents who stayed behind with pets are leaving after police told them the pets can go with them. Many residents have been in New Orleans without electricity or tap water for ten days. New Orleans is being evacuated as a result of floods and damage caused by hurricane Katrina.

Animals & Disasters

Making a disaster plan and evacuation kit can help keep your pets safe in an emergency. Learn how you can be prepared, with resources here on our site.

Read more
man using a chain saw, wearing protective pants.

Chainsaw Safety

Find resources to help you choose a chainsaw that's right for you, and guidelines for using it safely and effectively, here on our Chainsaw Safety page.

Read more
Fields flooded by nearby Wallkill River during Hurricane Irene (2011) and again after Tropical Storm Lee, near Campbell Hall, NY, USA

Flood Recovery

Floods can be devastating to a family's home and the road to recovery can be long. Find out more about resources you can use here.

Read more

Contact

Sarah Ficken
Ag. Subject Educator
sjs299@cornell.edu
315-684-3001 ext.108

Last updated May 17, 2019

Environment

DON'T MOVE FIREWOOD

Firewood Transport Rules help prevent firewood infested with invasive insects such as emerald ash borer and Asian long-horned beetle from being transported throughout the state, destroying trees from one place to another. Please help stop the spread of invasive pests by complying with these rules.

Forest Connect

Visit Cornell's Forest Connect website

Cornell's ForestConnect provides forest owners with educational resources to help them make decisions about the management of their property.

Linking extension educators, emergency managers, and community officials to enhance resilience and reduce the impact of disasters in New York communities.

Events

There are no upcoming events

For a list of Master Foresters in New York, please click on the following link:

NYS Master Foresters

Visit Cornell University's The Lost Ladybug Project online and learn how your photos can help scientists keep track of both new and native Ladybug species in your neighborhood.