Ulster County Water Quality Coordinating Committee

 

Background: Under New York Consolidated Laws, County Law CNT § 220-A, Ulster County Legislature has the power to designate a Water Quality Management Agency. Resolution No. 445 of 2017 designated the Ulster County Department of the Environment as the County's Water Quality Management Agency. The Department of the Environment, as the Agency, convenes the Ulster County Water Quality Coordinating Committee (WQCC). This Committee is responsible for providing oversight of all water quality programs and related activities in the County, including assessment of the impact of point and non-point source pollution and the appropriateness of monitoring and administrative activities. The WQCC has the responsibility to review and coordinate all county activities which have a substantial impact on water quality management.

Mission: Provide a coordinated and collaborative approach to protect and improve the waters of Ulster County and ensure the resilience of our watershed systems.

Vision: The Ulster County Water Quality Coordinating Committee envisions a resilient watershed system serving the health and welfare of the community and ecosystem within the County and the region.

Meetings: The Ulster County Water Quality Coordinating Committee's current meeting schedule for 2025 is posted below. Email hemr[at]co.ulster.ny[dot]us for additional meeting information.

Committee Member Meetings:

      • Monday February 10, 2025
      • Monday, June 9, 2025
      • Monday, October 13, 2025

Meetings Open to Water Quality Partners:

      • Monday, April 14, 2025 at 1:30pm
      • Monday, August 11, 2025 at 1:30pm
      • Monday, December 8, 2025 at 1:30pm

 

Participating Agencies and County Departments

Relevant Links:

NYS DOS Local Waterfront Revitalization Program: 

https://dos.ny.gov/local-waterfront-revitalization-program?location_counties=56&f[0]=location_filter_term%3A1631