Dutchess County Environmental Managment Council

  • Dutchess EMC Regular Meeting Held 6/26/2019

    Following are the agenda and minutes of the meeting: Agenda and Final Minutes

  • Tips for a Sustainable 4th of July Celebration

    Solid Waste & Recycling Newsletter Tips for a Sustainable 4th of July Celebration! Ditch the Single Use Plastic! Replace single use cutlery, cups and plates with reusable options If you must use single use cups, encourage guests to write their name on their cup to keep better track of them, and ultimately reduce waste. Skip the straw…

  • Harlem Valley Climate Smart Project – Fall 2019 Exhibits

    Climate Smart Flyer and Fillable Registration Form    

  • Give Plastic Free July a Try!

    What’s better than sunshine and summertime? Enjoying it all with less waste of course! Join us and people all over the world in celebrating Plastic Free July! Plastic Free July was started by an organization in Australia and is now a global challenge with 120 million people across 177 countries participating in 2018. Pledge to make a change and reduce…

  • Dutchess EMC Regular Meeting Held 5/22/2019

    Following are the agenda and minutes of the meeting: DC-EMC Agenda and Minutes 5-22

  • Dutchess EMC – Regular Meeting Held 4/24/2019

    Following are the agenda and minutes of the meeting: DC-EMC Agenda and Minutes 4-24

  • 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 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.

  • 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…