At the Annual CAC and EMC Roundtable Forum on February 22nd, Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County's (CCEDC) Environment & Energy Program announced a new award program to recognize 1) a Dutchess County municipality, board or committee; and 2) a local volunteer of the year from one of these municipal boards in Dutchess County, NY, for outstanding local environmental stewardship. (Nomination Form and Guidelines)

Through education, research and partnerships, the Environment and Energy Program empowers individuals and municipal groups to expand their knowledge and actions to protect, restore and enhance the environment of Dutchess County for future generations.
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