CE Metzger Invited to Testify at Roundtable on NY's Climate Targets Published on October 17, 2025 Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger was asked to provide testimony and participate in a virtual roundtable on Monday convened by New York State Senators Liz Krueger and Pete Harckham, the Chairs of the Senate Finance and Environmental Conservation Committees, respectively, to discuss steps that need to be taken to meet the emissions reduction targets of the NYS Climate Leadership and Community Pr Tagged as: , County Executive, Environment
Statewide Municipal Environmental Conference to be Held in Kingston Published on October 09, 2025 The Ulster County Department of the Environment, in partnership with the Ulster County Environmental Management Council, invites local environmental commissions, task forces, and councils — as well as municipal officials and community members — to attend the 2025 New York State Association of Conservation Commissions (NYSACC) Conference on the Environment. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Events & Activities
Andy Bicking Appointed as Director of the Dept. of the Environment Published on July 29, 2025 Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger today announced the appointment of Andy Bicking as the County’s new Director of the Department of the Environment. Bicking brings more than 25 years of experience in environmental policy, programs, and community engagement, and has been a resident of Ulster County for more than two decades. Tagged as: , Announcements, County Executive, Environment
Funding Opportunity and Webinar Supporting Lower Esopus Creek Projects Published on June 24, 2025 Ulster County, in collaboration with the Hudson River Foundation, is pleased to announce a call for Letters of Interest for grants supporting priority projects identified in the Lower Esopus Stream Management Implementation Plan. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment
'Green the Scene’ Grant Program to Support Zero-Waste Events Published on June 03, 2025 Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger today announced the launch of Green the Scene: We Are Zero-Waste Bound! — a new grant program to encourage and support practices to reduce waste at fairs, festivals, and community events around the County. The Office of Tourism is accepting applications through Monday, June 30 for grants of up to $2,000 for events scheduled in 2025. Tagged as: , County Executive, Environment
Metzger Announces that Ulster County Surpassed 2025 Green Fleet Target Published on March 14, 2025 Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has released the 2024 Green Fleet Annual Report, which found that the County met and exceeded its target of 20% green vehicles by 2025, reaching 22% of the County’s 472 light-duty vehicles (a total of 104 green vehicles) in 2024. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment
Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan Public Meeting on December 5 Published on December 02, 2024 Ulster County Government has released the draft 2024 Ulster County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan, a comprehensive roadmap for sustaining and enhancing agriculture in Ulster County, and is hosting a public meeting on Thursday, December 5, from 6-8 PM — both online and in person at the SUNY New Paltz Lecture Center, to gather feedback. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment
Public Open House for Ulster County Community Climate Action Plan Published on October 18, 2024 Ulster County is pleased to invite all interested community members and stakeholders to a Public Open House for the Countywide Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP) on Thursday, October 24, at the College Terrace Building at SUNY New Paltz. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Environment
2024 Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan Now Available Published on October 10, 2024 he Ulster County Government has released the draft 2024 Ulster County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan, a comprehensive roadmap for sustaining and enhancing agriculture in Ulster County, and seeks public feedback on the Plan to help shape the future of our region’s agricultural landscape. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Environment
Metzger Unveils New Off-the-Grid EV Charger for Climate Solutions Week Published on September 24, 2024 In celebration of Hudson Valley Climate Solutions Week (September 13 - 29), Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger today unveiled the County's EV ARC™ vehicle charging station, an innovative charging facility that is entirely off the grid, powered by solar and equipped with battery storage. Tagged as: , County Executive, Environment