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Cultural Capital Grant Program

ERIE COUNTY, NY— The Erie County Department of Environment & Planning has announced the awards for the new $25 million Erie County Cultural Capital Grant Program, which was announced by Erie…

Updated: 11/30/2022 - 12:15 pm

Lake Erie Watershed Management Alliance RFP

The Lake Erie Watershed Protection Alliance announces the Request for Proposals for small water quality implementation projects.

Municipalities and organizations are eligible to apply for…

Updated: 10/12/2022 - 3:28 pm

Storefront Revitalization Program

The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning (ECDEP) hereby establishes the following guidelines and procedures for the implementation of a Storefront Revitalization Program. Funding…

Updated: 08/22/2022 - 3:24 pm

Buffalo Bills Stadium

New Buffalo Bills NFL Stadium State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR)

The State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Act requires that all state and local government agencies consider…

Updated: 07/08/2022 - 9:28 am

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Planning

Department personnel manage a number of planning programs that improve the quality of life in Erie County.

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Economic Development

The Office of Economic Development is a client facing business and project development activity responsible for the development of business sites that provide the opportunity to improve the Erie County tax base through business retention, attraction, and expansion.

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Community Development

The Planning Division administers the Erie County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Consortiums, used for a variety of community planning/improvement projects, housing programs, and economic development programs.

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Environmental Services

The Division of Environmental Compliance Services develops and implements programs in partnership with a variety of stakeholders to address the pressing environmental needs and concerns of the region.

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Mapping

The Office of Geographic Information Systems produces and distributes geographic data, creates maps, provides GIS technical support and develops and hosts web-based mapping services catered to the specific needs of interested departments.

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Sewerage Management

The Division of Sewerage Management's role in this community is to safeguard the environment and our ratepayers through the effective and efficient collection and treatment of sanitary wastewater.

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Daniel Castle, AICP
Commissioner of Environment & Planning

The Department of Environment and Planning leads the County's economic development efforts, oversees environmental compliance, collaborates on local and regional planning, provides digital mapping services, and provides wastewater treatment services in seven sewer districts across the county.