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Environmental Management Council

Environmental Management Council

The Chemung County Environmental Management Council (EMC) is a voluntary advisory board appointed by the county government to advise county government and to provide a liaison between the community and county government.

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What is EMC?

Learn what the Environmental Management Council (EMC) is and their impact in our community.

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EMC Sponsors Scholarship

The Chemung County Environmental Management Council is sponsoring a scholarship to one of the DEC camps operating across the state. Students get to take part in activities and learn through hands-on activities.

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Fields flooded by nearby Wallkill River during Hurricane Irene (2011) and again after Tropical Storm Lee, near Campbell Hall, NY, USA

Climate Change

CCE-Chemung's natural resources program helps individuals and communities make long term plans to respond, adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change.

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Water from the Red River swept into the Grand Forks area, flooding homes, submerging cars and destroying property on a massive scale (4/01/1997).

Prepare for Emergencies

Do you know how to keep your family and pets safe during a weather event or other emergency? Find out how to prepare for or recover from disaster, here on our site.

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Contact

Elizabeth Melville
Natural Resources Educator
egm75@cornell.edu

Last updated July 28, 2023

Environmental Management Council

Survey for Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Planning Department is trying to make Chemung County a safer place, please do your part to help. 

Fill our the survey at this link! 

https://www.chemungcountyny.gov/1055/Hazard-Mitigation-Plan


"LIKE" Us!

Be sure to "LIKE" Chemung County Environmental Management Council on FACEBOOK to stay up-to-date on events and activities in our area.

EMC Meetings

All EMC meetings will be held at 9:00 AM at 425 Pennsylvania Ave, Room 110 unless otherwise noted. We are currently meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of each Month. Joining via ZOOM is also an option. Please email egm75@cornell.edu for the ZOOM link.

2023 Meeting Dates:

September 19th

October 17th

Events

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