Bill > A06939

This bill enacts the Senior Environmental Corps Act, which establishes the Senior Environmental Corps within the Department of Environmental Conservation. The bill creates a mechanism for seniors (aged 55 and over) to volunteer their services for environmental purposes, such as conservation, protection, rehabilitation, and enhancement of the state's natural, environmental, and recreational resources. The bill also creates a Senior Environmental Corps Coordinating Council to oversee the program and provides for volunteer agreements outlining the terms of service. The overall goal is to leverage the knowledge, skills, and wisdom of the state's senior population to augment the state's environmental protection and enhancement capabilities.