Environmental Health Division

The Environmental Health Services Division (EHSD) is responsible for providing a safe and healthy environment for residents and visitors through education, permitting, inspection, and enforcement of regulated activities and programs.

Additional Programs and Services 

Rabies Control Program(PDF, 100KB)
This program investigates complaints regarding rabies, submits specimens to the State laboratory for confirmation, provides follow-up for those who have come in contact with rabid animals, and ensures that appropriate treatment options are made available. Confinement of domestic animals that have been exposed to rabies is also monitored by the division. Contact: (845) 340–3010.

Tick-Borne and Mosquito-Borne Disease
Staff provides education and materials on how to prevent tick and mosquito-borne diseases. A tick identification service is also provided. Contact: (845) 340–3031

Neighbor (Pesticide) Notification Law
EHSD enforces and conducts educational activities associated with Ulster County’s Neighborhood (Pesticide) Notification Law, which regulates commercial and residential lawn pesticide applications in Ulster County

 

Division Head

Timothy Rose, P.E., BCEE, QEP, M.P.A.