Groups to know:
Community Climate Change Task Force
In 2019, the County’s EMC formed a Community Climate Change Task Force to offer expert guidance and community input on climate change mitigation and resilience. The Task Force, chaired by Dr. Susan Clark from the University at Buffalo, was divided into ten working groups, which were instrumental in developing the County's Community Climate Action Plan.
Environment Management Council
The Erie County Environmental Management Council (EMC) is an advisory board to the Erie County Department of Environment & Planning. Their mission is two-fold: to advise county government on local environmental concerns; and to provide a liaison between the community and county government. To read more about the Council, it's members and initiatives, click the link below. Read More.
WNYSBR
WNY Sustainable Business Roundtable (SBR) connects and supports leaders and professionals from business and industry, academia, non-profit and government who are investing in sustainability and the triple bottom line. USEPA grants obtained by Erie County were critical to getting the WNYSBR off the ground. The County continues to provide significant support to the WNYSBR, including as a standing member of its board of directors.
