Rural Landowners

POND MANAGEMENT

Pond Management
Ponds provide a source of water, recreation, and aesthetic enjoyment. To learn more how to manage beneficial pond plants and weeds click here.

The Pond Guidebook
To learn more about pond management, check out The Pond Guidebook.

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT

White-tail Deer
To learn about white-tail deer and strategies to reduce deer damage click here.

Feral hogs
Feral hogs have been found in Southwestern Onondaga County. To report sightings of or damage caused by feral hogs contact Region 7, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation at 607/753-3095 x 247. To learn more about feral hogs click here.

Controlling Woodchucks, Raccoons, Rabbits, and Birds

To learn more about controlling wildlife animals in fields , gardens and buildings click here.

Controlling Moles, Striped Skunks and Canadian Geese

The Cornell Guide for Pest Management of Turfgrass contains information on controlling moles, striped skunks, and Canadian geese. To learn how to control these animals click here.

GAS LEASING

Gas and Mineral Rights
Onondaga County sits at the northern edge of the Marcellus shale which has been identified as a source of natural gas. For over 30 years, property owners within Onondaga County have leased the gas rights to their property. For guidance on leasing mineral rights click here.

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation – Gas Exploration
The NYSDEC has regulatory oversight regarding gas exploration. For more information click here.