Welcome to the Dutchess County Environmental Management Council Website
This website is dedicated to acting upon the mandate given in 1972 by the Dutchess County Legislature under New York State Law to provide guidance on matters involving decisions about the environmental quality of Dutchess County. In addition, the Environmental Management Council advises citizens on matters that relate to the environment by publishing reports, publications advisories, and other documents that are helpful in making environmental decisions. The Dutchess County Environmental Magement Council also undertakes investigations under the direction of the Legislature to explore solutions to specific interests of the Legislature.
Another important role of the EMC is to recommend ways to improve the coordination and effectiveness of public and private projects and other activities within the County as they affect the natural environment. The EMC coordinates with conservation advisory councils, conservation boards, local town and planning boards, and private groups.
Membership of the Dutchess County Environmental Council is by appointment by the Dutchess County Legislature from candidates who have provided the Clerk of the county Legislature some correspondence showing an interest in participation in this council. For more details consult the “Get Involved” page of this website.
- Membership consists of 11 appointed At-Large Members as well as Ex-Officio members from county government and Local Conservation Councils. This website was created in 2016 and reflects the activity of the council from that date. Agendas and Minutes for the previous year are available on this website, prior years agendas and minutes are available on request. A listing of all members of the Environmental Management Council can be found on the “Members” page of this website.
- Purpose of the EMC
- What we do
- Who we Are: Current EMC Members
- Enabling Legislation
- NYS Association of EMC’s (NYSAEMC)
EMC’s Mission
How the EMC Accomplishes its Mission
- EMC Mission
- How The EMC Accomplishes its Mixssion