About NYCSWCDThe New York City Soil and Water Conservation District was established under Chapter 785 of the 1990 Laws of New York and became effective January 1, 1991. The District is a representative body of the five boroughs of New York City. The Purpose of the District is to conserve the soil and water resources of New York City, to improve water quality, to control and prevent soil erosion and sediment damage, to preserve and enhance natural resources, to control and abate non-point sources of water pollution, to protect public lands and to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the city. Soil and water conservation districts in New York State are political subdivisions of the State, and provide assistance to land users for the wise use of soil, water and related resources. Technical assistance is provided to districts by the US Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. All counties in New York State have districts except in New York City, whose district covers all of the City’s five counties. Soil and water conservation districts are part of a national program, implemented by the states, with support from the US Department of Agriculture. The Department of Agriculture recognizes the NYC District as a major actor in its “urban initiative.”
The NYC District is governed by a Board of nine members, serving
three-year staggered terms. Seven members are appointed by the mayor and
confirmed by the City Council. Five of the seven are recommended by the Borough
Presidents and two are recommended by the mayor. The other two Bard members
are appointed directly by the City Council. Officers, elected by the Board,
and incumbents are shown below. The District also employs a small staff to
accomplish its goals and initiatives. |
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BoardEUGENIA M. FLATOW Dr. Paul Mankiewicz Hon. Emily Lloyd Hon. Adrian Benepe Patrice Kleinberg Mary Beth McCarthy StaffShino Tanikawa Lucinda Kalin Tatiana Morin |
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Water Quality Coordinating CommitteeLocal
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