Environmental Management Council

The Schuyler County Environmental Management Council (EMC) was established in 1974 to foster unified action on environmental problems among local governments and among public and private agencies and organizations.

Members of the Council are appointed representatives from Schuyler County’s eight towns, one member from the county's Planning Commission, and one student member. 

  • Chair- Kate Bartholomew 
  • Secretary- Gita Devi & Martha Hawksworth
  • Member - Anne Secord, Town of Hector
  • Member - Mary Hayes, Town of Dix
  • Member - Mike Bergen, Schuyler County Planning Commission
  • Ex-Officio Member - Michael Lausell, Schuyler County Legislature
  • Ex-Officio Member - Joann Lindstrom, Schuyler County Director of Planning
  • Ex-Officio Member - Jessica Verrigni, Schuyler County Soil & Water Conservation District