The work of the Towns Environment Division involves most aspects of Southamptons land, water, and wildlife resources. Pursuant to Chapter 325 of the Town Code, this typically includes:
- Providing professional and technical services
- Implementing the Towns wetlands protection program
- Delineation of wetland boundaries
- Issuance of wetlands permits
The Division also plans, coordinates, and participates in conservation and restoration initiatives conducted independently by the Town; or in partnership with the Town Trustees and other parties. This includes working closing with the Regional Protected Lands Council, the South Shore Estuary Reserve Comprehensive Management Plan, and the development of a Regional Comprehensive Plan to protect groundwater and ecologically significant areas east of the Shinnecock Canal.