EMC News
Upcoming Meetings
Next Meeting: October 28th, 2023 in-person at the Broome County Public Library (185 Court St, Binghamton, NY 13901)
Interested in learning more about the EMC before you come to a meeting? Sign up for our email list here. You will receive emails from us regarding meetings, events, and general environmental/sustainability information.
Meeting details can also be found on our Facebook events page as available.
Natural Resources Inventory
The EMC has completed the Broome County Natural Resources Inventory. This document takes stock of the County's natural resources and provides a framework that can be used to guide policies and development in a manner that preserves the benefits and services that our natural resources provide. You can view the plan here.
Annual Broome County Riverbank Riverbank Cleanup
Our 2023 Broome County Riverbank Cleanup Event will be held on Saturday, October 21st this year! Registrations open September 1st.
Visit the Riverbank Cleanup page for more details.
Southern Tier Earth Day Celebration
TBD 2024
Broome County Environmental Management Council
Documents, Meeting Archives & Public Programs
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.