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.
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.
Climate Corps Internship Program Ulster County Climate Corps is a paid, project-based 10-week summer internship program. This internship program is part of a broader effort to recruit and cultivate the next generation of public servants who reflect the talents and diversity of our community. Interns will gain professional and practical experience in government, supported by skill-based training and guest speakers covering topics
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.
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.
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.
Air Quality We need to know if our air is safe to breathe. Ulster County expanded the Hudson Valley Community Air Network to provide real-time air quality information in towns all over the County. Now you can get notifications about local air quality at 18 sites in Ulster County.
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.
2025 Green Fleet Annual Report Published on September 15, 2026 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. 2025 Green Fleet Annual Report(PDF, 2MB)
2026 MS4 Annual Report Published on April 27, 2026 The County’s MS4 Annual Report is prepared to comply with MS4 regulations and is submitted to the NYS DEC. Reporting Year: January 3rd, 2025 – January 2, 2026 2026 MS4 Annual Report(PDF, 322KB)2026 MS4 Annual Report Interim Progress Certification(PDF, 1MB)
2025 MS4 Annual Report Published on March 03, 2026 The County’s MS4 Annual Report is prepared to comply with MS4 regulations and is submitted to the NYS DEC. Reporting Year: March 10, 2024 - March 9, 2025 2025 MS4 Annual Report(PDF, 133KB)
Ulster County Stormwater Management Program Plan Published on December 31, 2025 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 December 2025)(PDF, 23MB)Feedback Form
2024 Building Energy Benchmarking Report Published on September 01, 2025 2024-UC-Benchmarking-Report_FINAL(PDF, 1MB)
2024 MS4 Annual Report Published on March 31, 2025 The County’s MS4 Annual Report is prepared to comply with MS4 regulations and is submitted to the NYS DEC. Reporting Year: March 10, 2023 - March 9, 2024
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(PDF, 2MB)
2023 Government Operations Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report Published on April 25, 2024 Executive Order No. 1 of 2023 commits the Ulster County government to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 and 85% by 2050, with an interim target of twenty-five percent (25%) by 2025.This report details the status of each of these goals. 2023 Ulster County GHG Inventory Report(PDF, 493KB)
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(PDF, 1MB)
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 2023(PDF, 164KB)2023 MS4 Annual Report - Draft(PDF, 948KB)
Environment Staff Andy Bicking Director abic@ulstercountyny.gov Evelyn Ellis Deputy Director eell@ulstercountyny.gov Michelle Gluck Senior Environmental Resource Technician mglu@ulstercountyny.gov Ella Cattabiani Senior Environmental Resource Technician ecat@ulstercountyny.gov Misha Kuznetsov Environmental Resource Technician mkuz@ulstercountyny.gov Brendan Walsh Environmental Outreach Manager bwal@ulstercountyny.gov General Phone Line: (845) 340-3000