Committee adopts amendment to Resolution 108, confirms two EMC reappointments and postpones river-rights local law The committee amended and unanimously adopted Resolution 108 to align the Hudson 7 agreement language and funding intent, confirmed reappointments of Sarah Underhill and Victoria Lucarini to the Environmental Management Council, and voted to postpone a proposed local law declaring "riverhood" (rights of certain waterways) for one month to give time for legal review and public-readiness work.

Ulster County's committee just made waves by amending a key resolution, confirming vital reappointments, and hitting pause on a groundbreaking "riverhood" law!

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Ulster County Department of Environment outlines Climate Smart strategy and new Local Government Climate Action Partnership County Environment Director Andy Bickering reviewed recent climate metrics for Ulster County, described the department's support for municipal Climate Smart Communities participation, and outlined a new Local Government Climate Action Partnership created under Executive Order 3 of 2026 to coordinate county and municipal climate planning and capacity-building.

Ulster County is stepping up its climate game with a new Local Government Climate Action Partnership and ambitious goals to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions!

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Environmental group urges Ulster County committee to oppose Farm Bill pesticide preemption Jeff Horsfield of the Environmental Working Group told the Ulster County committee that two Farm Bill provisions would preempt state and local pesticide rules and label addendums, and asked the committee to send a letter to Rep. Josh Riley urging him to oppose those provisions and support striking language that would bar local regulation.

Local governments may soon lose their power to regulate pesticides as crucial amendments in the House Farm Bill threaten state and local rights.

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Community Members Rally Against Proposed Worsing Landfill Site Amid Environmental Concerns Residents demand accountability and alternative waste solutions to protect local environment and water supply.

Ulster County residents are uniting against a proposed landfill in Wawarsing, raising alarms about environmental dangers and demanding sustainable waste solutions.

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Legislator Green advocates for comprehensive recycling and waste reduction strategies Green emphasizes the need for broader recycling and waste reduction despite potential costs.

Ulster County legislators are rethinking recycling, prioritizing environmental responsibility over profit as they tackle outdated waste management practices.

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