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Sen. Harckham with environmental advocates in Albany

Advocates Cheer Harckham’s First Legislative Session as Chair of Environmental Conservation Committee

To consider state legislation which would limit the sale and use of nonagricultural low nitrogen fertilizer on Long Island

May 29, 2018

Environmental Conservation Meeting

May 22, 2018

Environmental Conservation Meeting

May 15, 2018

Environmental Conservation Meeting

May 1, 2018

JOINT BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEES: Environment/ Agriculture/ Housing

March 22, 2018

LIPA to weigh contract with facility to convert food waste to energy

March 18, 2019

Senate and Assembly Environmental Conservation Committees hosting forum in Albany on Tuesday: 'From the Ground Up: Why Soil Health is Key to Sustainable Food Production' ~ VIEW LIVESTREAM BEGINNING AT 10:30 AM

May 23, 2017

The Tuesday, May 23 round table in Albany will feature a panel of experts on soil health and resiliency.

Senate unanimously approves O’Mara's paint recycling legislation: O’Mara, state Association of Counties continue to call it important mandate relief action for local governments and taxpayers

May 17, 2017

At a news conference in the Capitol last June, from left to right, New York State Association of Counties Executive Director Stephen J. Acquario, Senator O'Mara and Senator Rich Funke call on Assembly leaders to approve Senator O'Mara's paint stewardship legislation.

Volunteer registration process underway for 6th Annual 'I Love My Park Day' on Saturday, May 6, 2017

May 2, 2017

“I can’t say enough about this effort to beautify and promote these attractions. I hope it’s incredibly successful once again this year,” said Senator O'Mara, chairman of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.

Earth Day ~ April 22, 2017

April 21, 2017

Earth Day will be celebrated worldwide on Saturday, April 22, 2017.

Committee Chair

Pete Harckham

(D, WF) District 40

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Ranking Member

Daniel G. Stec

(R, C, IP) District 45

Erik Bottcher

(D) District 47

Siela A. Bynoe

Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick

(R, C) District 9

Patricia Fahy

(D, WF) District 46

Michelle Hinchey

(D, WF) District 41

Brian Kavanagh

(D) District 27

Rachel May

(D, WF) District 48

Anthony H. Palumbo

José M. Serrano

(D, WF) District 29

Senator has new policy idea
Idea is drafted into a Bill
Bill undergoes committee process
Senate and Assembly pass bill
Bill is signed by Governor