Upcoming Meetings

The full EMC will meet on Wednesday, May 9th at 4:30pm in the Exhibit Room at the Broome County Public Library, 185 Court Street, Binghamton.

Special Presentation: Fossils and Rocks of South-Central New York State (a discussion of our local geology)

Featuring:Bruce Oldfield, Professor of Physical Sciences. Broome Community College

What do the different types of fossils and rocks in this area tell us about our geologic history? Plate tectonic theory tells us that Eastern North America collided with parts of Europe and Africa several times in the distant past and resultant mountain-building led to the deposition of important sequences of rocks including the now famous subsurface Marcellus Shale and the Chemung Group of rocks at the surface. In his presentation, Bruce will discuss the history of our local geology was formed and how it relates to what we see today.

Natural Resources Committee:

The NRC scheduled for Wednesday, April 25th is CANCELLED.

Special Events

NEW! Joyce K.L. Smith Environmental Photography Competition:
 

Entry deadline has passed.

 But please join us on May 16th from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Broome County Public Library for the Opening Reception for the exhibit or visit anytime during library hours from May 16th through June 28th.

For additional information go to the Photo Show page.

 2011 Riverbank Clean-Up:

CANCELLED
Unfortunately, the 2011 Riverbank Clean-Up has been cancelled. The safety of our volunteers is of the utmost importance to us, and the scheduled date for the event does not afford enough time to identify and prepare for potential new safety hazards along the riverbank due to recent flooding events. See the Riverbank Clean-Up page of our website for more information about alternative volunteer opportunities.

 

Membership Information
 

Broome County Environmental Management Council

About Us

Calendar of Events

Documents, Meeting Archives & Public Programs

Links to other agencies

Citizens Shaping Environmental Policy

The Broome County Environmental Management Council (EMC) is a citizen advisory group to County government on local environmental matters. Our mission is to provide support and advice to the County Executive, Legislature, municipal bodies and citizens; conduct environmental research activities; raise public awareness through education; investigate sound methods of ecological planning for the County’s natural resources;  review environmental assessments, plans and reports; and to respond to other environmental concerns as they arise.
 

Public Programs

Joyce K.L. Smith Environmental Photography Show and Competition
The EMC is sponsoring its fifteenth show and competition as a celebration of its work to protect and enhance Broome County's environment. It is named in memory of Joyce K. L. Smith, a former member of the EMC and local leader and community activist for the environment. The purpose of the show is to portray all aspects of Broome County's cultural and natural surroundings. Entries are due on March 16th. An opening reception will be held at the Broome County Public Library May 11, 2011 and winning photographs will be displayed through July 31, 2010. For more details visit the Photo Show page.

EMC Riverbank Clean-Up Information
Since 1990, the EMC has sponsored 24 organized clean-ups of the Susquehanna, Chenango, and Tioughnioga Rivers and their tributaries. On October 2nd, 211 volunteers collected 1.26 tons of debris and trash at locations along the banks of area’s rivers and tributaries. Once again, the event was organized in combination with Ocean Conservancy and the American Littoral Society (ALS). The next clean-up is planned for Saturday, October 8, 2011 from 9am until noon, rain or shine.  Pre-registration is required. Registration details are not yet available. Continue to check the EMC website or contact the EMC office for further details as they become available.

Book Recycling Fair
Broome County discontinued the Program. For alternative disposal options, please visit the  Division of Solid Waste Management Reuse and Recycling Guide: gobroomecounty.com/solidwaste/recycleguide

Agency Coordination
EMC staff and volunteers network with other local and regional agencies, such as Earth Day Southern Tier, Broome County Water Quality Coordinating Committee, The Broome-Tioga Stormwater Coalition, Binghamton Metropolitan Transportation Study, the Broome County Division of Solid Waste Management, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County, Upper Susquehanna Coalition, and the New York State Association of EMCs, among others.

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