Environmental Board

Balancing Natural Growth and Natural Resource Protection

Our Mission

We’re here to promote the conservation, protection, and enhancement of the Town of Esopus' natural resources, and ecosystems through education and collaborative action. We meet on the third Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Town Hall in Esopus.

Stormwater Taskforce

As a subset of the Environmental Board, the Stormwater Taskforce was created to connect residents and the Town in efforts to better record the various stormwater flooding incidents occurring across Esopus. During 2018 and 2019, this Taskforce assisted in data collection for a report detailing how the Town can improve its water system. The final version of this report can be found by clicking here and the town's Stormwater Management Plan can be found by clicking here. For all stormwater illicit discharge complaints please contact the Stormwater Management Officer at 845-331-8630.

Did you know?

Grass clippings and leaf litter may seem harmless—but when they’re left in the street, they can wash into storm drains and become pollution.

As they break down, they release nutrients that can harm water quality, fuel algae growth, and impact local rivers and streams.

  • Keep clippings on your lawn to naturally fertilize
  • Bag or compost leaves and yard waste
  • Keep streets and storm drains clear

Small actions at home make a big difference for our waterways. Only rain down the drain!

Reduce Waste, Herbicides, Pesticides, and Fertilizers at Home

Board Members

Chris DeCicco, Chairperson
Lindsey Baer
Mark Ellison
Kathy Foley
Jenna Ice
Jo Mispel
Nina Nichols
Noel Russ

Secretary

Kelly Oldham

 

Town Board Liaison

Evelyn Clarke
914-388-0691