Bill > A04288

This bill enacts the Senior Environmental Corps Act, which establishes a Senior Environmental Corps within the Department of Environmental Conservation. The Corps will utilize the expertise of professional seniors to volunteer their services for environmental and natural resource programs. The bill creates a Senior Environmental Corps Coordinating Council to oversee the Corps' activities, and outlines the duties of the Department of Environmental Conservation in administering the program, including providing coordinator and staff support, developing volunteer agreements, and collaborating with other state agencies. The goal of the program is to provide meaningful opportunities for seniors to continue contributing their skills and expertise, while also enhancing the state's environmental protection and public service capabilities.