Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP) A Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP) identifies actions County government can take to support reductions in climate-damaging emissions from sources throughout our communities, including from buildings, transportation, and waste disposal.
Government Operations Climate Action Plan Ulster County’s Carbon Footprint Reduction Program was developed by the Ulster County Department of the Environment in order to reduce the environmental footprint associated with municipal government operations.
Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Program This voluntary program engages and educates local governments in New York State, providing a robust framework to guide municipal climate mitigation efforts. The program encourages ongoing planning and implementation of actions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help communities adapt to the effects of climate change.
Flood Hazard Mitigation Building community resiliency before the next flood disaster, and providing hands-on support for local communities and County officials to better respond after the next flooding event.
Sustainable Materials Management Ulster County government promotes sustainability by reducing waste production, reusing and recycling old materials, and following green procurement policies when new materials are purchased.
Natural Resources Inventory The Ulster County Natural Resources Inventory (NRI) and Municipal Toolkit were developed to create an interactive database that documents the location, condition and importance of our county's natural resources.
Stormwater Management Program (MS4) Pollution from stormwater run-off can negatively impact water quality and ecosystem health, increasing flood flows and infrastructure damage. The MS4 Stormwater program helps to protect our valuable water resources and prevent flood damage.
Water Quality Coordinating Committee The WQCC is responsible for providing oversight of all water quality programs and related activities in the County. It assesses the impact of pollution on water quality and determines whether water quality monitoring and administration are appropriate.
Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP) A Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP) identifies actions County government can take to support reductions in climate-damaging emissions from sources throughout our communities, including from buildings, transportation, and waste disposal.
Green the Scene Green the Scene: Zero-Waste Bound! is a new grant program designed to reduce waste and promote environmental stewardship across the County.Through this program, organizations hosting fairs, festivals, and community events can apply for reimbursement grants of up to $2,000 per event to cover zero-waste-related expenses.
2024 Green Fleet Annual Report Published on March 01, 2025 Includes information about the fleet inventory and the Green Fleet Policy implementation strategies; documentation of fuel use and emissions associated with the fleet; assessment of policy goals and whether they have been attained; and recommendations to meet these goals. 2024-Green-Fleet-Report_FINAL_3.1.24_1.pdf
Ulster County Stormwater Management Program Plan Published on July 01, 2024 This document describes Ulster County’s Stormwater Management Program (SWMP), the specific practices and policies that the County undertakes to reduce the discharge of pollutants into waterbodies. Stormwater Management Plan (Revised July 2024)
2023 Green Fleet Annual Report Published on March 01, 2024 Includes information about the fleet inventory and the Green Fleet Policy implementation strategies; documentation of fuel use and emissions associated with the fleet; assessment of policy goals and whether they have been attained; and recommendations to meet these goals. 2023-Green-Fleet-Report_final_03.11.2024_1.pdf
2023 MS4 Annual Report Published on June 01, 2023 The County’s MS4 Annual Report is prepared to comply with MS4 regulations and is submitted to the NYS DEC. Reporting Year: March 10, 2022 - March 9, 2023 2023 MS4 Annual Report Summary 20232023 MS4 Annual Report - Draft
2022 MS4 Annual Report Published on June 01, 2023 The County’s MS4 Annual Report is prepared to comply with MS4 regulations and is submitted to the NYS DEC. Reporting Year: March 10, 2021 - March 9, 2022 2022 MS4 Annual Report Summary2022 MS4 Annual Report - Draft
Building Energy Benchmarking Report Archive Published on January 01, 2022 This is the archive of Building Energy Benchmarking Reports from 2022-2016 2022-UC-Benchmarking-Report-FINAL.pdf2021-Ulster-County-Building-Energy-Benchmarking-Report_v0.pdf2020-Ulster-County-Building-Energy-Benchmarking-Report.pdf2019-Ulster-County-Building-Energy-Benchmarking-Report.pdf2018-Ulster-County-Building-Benchmarking-Report.pdf2017-Ulster-County-Building-Benchmarking-Report.pdfUC-Benchmarking-Data-2016.pdfUC-Benchmarking-2016-Analysis-and-Data-Conversions.pdf
Government Operations Climate Action Plan Published on December 31, 2019 The Climate Action Plan sets a clear path forward to meeting reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with County government operations, purchasing 100% renewable energy for government operations, and operating a carbon neutral government operation. Ulster-County-Government-Operations-Climate-Action-Plan-2019_web.pdf
Renewable Electricity Executive Order/Policy Archive Resolution No. 315.1 of 2019Executive Order 2-2018Executive Order 1-2016Executive Order 1-2014Resolution No. 177 of 2005
Staff Directory Andy Bicking Directorabic@co.ulster.ny.us Evelyn Ellis Deputy Director eell@co.ulster.ny.us Heidi EmrichEnvironmental Planner hemr@co.ulster.ny.us Michelle Gluck Senior Environmental Resource Technician mglu@co.ulster.ny.us Misha Kuznetsov Environmental Resource Technician mkuz@co.ulster.ny.us Brendan WalshEnvironmental Outreach Manager bwal@co.ulster.ny.us General Phone Line: (845) 340-3000