Resources for CACs and the EMC

CCEDC Environment Program staff work with Conservation Advisory Councils (CACs) and the Dutchess County Environmental Management Council to provide them with educational and technical resources and organizational support. We maintain a directory and online community to inform municipal groups of upcoming environmental events and educational resources, and assist in their efforts to develop environmental ordinances, and adopt better site design principles in their municipal codes.

Dutchess County's Conservation Advisory Councils (CACs)

CCEDC's Environment Program staff provide research-based information, training, and GIS resources and tools to the CACs of Dutchess County.

Dutchess County Environmental Management Council (EMC)

Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County is an Ex-Officio member of the EMC and provides support and technical resources to the organization. 

Dutchess Area ESAN

The Dutchess Area Environmental Science Advisory Network (ESAN) works to promote the improved scientific understanding of critical environmental issues by the public and local community officials. 

Further Resources and Links:

• CCEDC's 2009 CAC and EMC Roundtable Presentation – Download the PDF of March 2009 Powerpoint Presentation which provides guidelines for the EMC and CACs, and overview of Environment Program Services (6.79MB).
• Link to the NYS DEC's Public Involvement Homepage.
• NYS DEC SEQR Regulations - Link to info on SEQR, the State Environmental Quality Review Law for New York State.