CCEDC Environment Program staff work to provide residents and municipal officials in Dutchess County with accurate, non-biased, and scientifically-based information on critical environmental issues.

Top Ten Things You Can Do to Protect the Environment!

Information on Local Environmental Issues

Dutchess County is blessed with rich natural resources that have been, and still are, advantageous to its continued growth.  Vast woodlands, meandering streams, fresh drinking water supplies, bountiful soils, and of course, the unique benefit of being located within the Hudson River Watershed, are just a few of the many resources the county has to offer.  In order to protect the great natural wealth available in the county, municipal leaders and the public need to better understand the importance of these natural resources, and practice good stewardship and sustainable land use planning in their decision-making processes.

• Biodiversity and Habitat

• Climate of Dutchess County & Climate Change

• Composting

• Energy and Energy Conservation

• Forestry Management

• Groundwater Protection Resources

• Invasive Species

• Land Use Planning

• Natural Resources Inventory

• Recycling & Waste

• Water Resource Protection

Earth Day is April 22nd Every Year

Start planning now for an Earth Day Event at your school or organization on April 22nd, or throughout the year.  The CCEDC Environment Program can provide the resources and materials you need.