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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 hear from stakeholders on the implementation of Plan 2014, to discuss the impacts of rising water levels on local businesses and homeowners, the ability of international lake level regulators to pre-emptively manage lake levels, the adequacy and access

October 10, 2017

Environmental Conservation Meeting

June 7, 2017

"From the Ground Up: Why Soil Health is Key to Sustainable Food Production"

May 23, 2017

Environmental Conservation Meeting

May 9, 2017

JOINT BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEES: Environment/ Agriculture/ Housing

March 20, 2017

State announces new plan to guide natural resources conservation and preservation across New York

December 13, 2016

"This Open Space Conservation Plan puts forth important short- and long- term ideas to achieve common goals across the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes, and statewide," said Senator O'Mara, chairman of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.

O'Mara: Completion of the Black Diamond Trail in Tompkins County creates one of New York State's 'great multi-use trails'

November 15, 2016

"These investments will go a long way toward securing the future quality and strength of the Finger Lakes region’s recreational and tourism foundations,” said Senator O'Mara, Chairman of the Senate Envrionmental Conservation Committee.

O’Mara, Cornell University announce upgrade of America's only quarantine research facility for potato pest Golden Nematode ~ Enhanced facility will be top protector of nation's $3.8 billion potato sector, including Steuben County growers

October 14, 2016

In late September, Senator O'Mara, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano and a few of their legislative colleagues visited Mahany Farms in Arkport (Steuben County), where owner Gary Mahany (center, yellow shirt) and his employees grow Irish potatoes. “Cornell University's efforts over the past 70 years to contain the Golden Nematode, and to conduct the research and development that will always be the front line of protection for our growers and growers throughout America, have been remarkable," said Senator O'Mara, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee.

National Hunting and Fishing Day ~ Saturday, September 24, 2016 ~ Thank you to all sportsmen and sportswomen across the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes

September 23, 2016

O’Mara hosting a free electronics recycling event in Bath on Saturday, September 17th ~ Proceeds from the event will help support ProAction of Steuben and Yates, Inc.

September 16, 2016

"Recycling computer monitors, laptops, televisions, cell phones and other electronics keeps these items out of landfills and lightens our impact on the environment,” said Senator O'Mara, chairman of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.

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