Following are the agenda and minutes of the meeting:
Dutchess EMC – Regular Meeting Held 4/24/2019
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Current Openings – Volunteer Opportunities
There are currently two at-large seats open on the EMC, potential candidates are encouraged to apply for these openings!
Please submit a resume and cover letter, stating your background and/or interest in protecting Dutchess County’s natural resources and environment, and commitment to full participation in EMC meetings and projects to Carolyn Morris, Clerk of the Dutchess County Legislature at cmorris@dutchessny,gov, copying Steve MacAvery, Chair of the Dutchess County EMC at smacavery2@live.com. Please review the Position Description for EMC Appointed Members to learn more about the responsibilities and requirements of EMC members.
All applicants will be reviewed and interviews will be conducted by the Legislature. EMC provides equal opportunities; minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
Dutchess EMC – Regular Meeting Held 3/27/2019
Following are the agenda and minutes of the meeting. Dutchess EMC Meeting 3-27-2019
Dutchess County Park System Expansion
The Dutchess County Environmental Management Council (EMC), the Legislature’s citizen advisory board on environmental issues, wholeheartedly endorses County Executive Marcus Molinaro’s proposal for expansion of the County Park System by purchase of the Lake Walton Property in the Town of East Fishkill from Scenic Hudson. Continue reading
2019 Dutchess County Annual CAC & EMC Roundtable
“Dutchess County State of the Environment”
Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 (Snow date: Thursday, March 7th)
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: The Farm and Home Center, 2715 Route 44, Millbrook, NY
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County, the Dutchess County Environmental Management Council (EMC) and several Conservation Advisory Committee’s in Dutchess County on Wednesday, February 27th from 7pm – 9pm for the 2019 Annual CAC & EMC Roundtable. Continue reading
Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2018
Introduced in House (11/27/2018)
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a fee on the carbon content of fuels, including crude oil, natural gas, coal, or any other product derived from those fuels that will be used so as to emit greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
The fee is imposed on the producers or importers of the fuels and is equal to the greenhouse gas content of the fuel multiplied by the carbon fee rate. The rate begins at $15 in 2019, increases by $10 each year, and is subject to further adjustments based on the progress in meeting specified emissions reduction targets. The bill also imposes a specified fee on fluorinated greenhouse gases. Continue reading
New Environmental Report
Dutchess County EMC State of the Environment Report -2018
An update to the 2012 State of the Environment Report
Prepared by the Dutchess County Environmental Management Council
Dutchess County Environmental Management Council (EMC) 