About Us

The MCSWCD is a municipal subdivision that partners with state, local and federal agencies, as well as watershed groups to educate and assist landowners and municipalities in planning and implementing best management practices that stabilize soil, improve water quality, manage stormwater runoff , preserve open space, and manage fish and wildlife habitat. The District provides technical assistance in the preservation and restoration of streams, wetlands, woodlots, agricultural land and low impact development to landowners, farmers, engineers, contractors, developers, and municipalities. We have been hard at work since 1953, and are committed to protecting today, to provide for tomorrow.  

District Staff

Board of Directors

Kelly Emerick
CPESC, CPSWQ, CMS4s
Executive Director
KellyEmerick@monroecounty.gov
 
 
James Sroka
Soil & Water Resource Technician
JamesSroka@monroecounty.gov
 
 
Kristin White
Principal Office Account Clerk
KristinWhite@monroecounty.gov
 
 
Jacob Kearney
Conservation Program Specialist
JacobKearney@monroecounty.gov
 
 
Vacant
Soil & Water Planning Technician
 
 
Rollin Pickering
Chairperson/NY Grange Rep.
  
Maureen Leupold
Vice Chair/ Member at Large
  
Chuck Colby
Treasurer/ Member at Large
 
Marc Krieger
Assistant Treasurer/ Farm Bureau Rep.
 
Steve Brew
Legislative Rep.
 
Susan Hughes-Smith
Legislative Rep.
 
Vacant
Practical Farm Rep.
 
 

Genesee River Watershed Coalition

Vacant
Agricultural Watershed Coordinator

Monthly Board of Directors Meetings

Our Board of Directors meets at 8:00 a.m. on the third Monday of each month at Building 1 in the Monroe County Fleet Center (address is 145 Paul Road, Building 1).

The public is invited to attend. Anyone interested in attending a Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors meeting should contact the office at 585-753-7380 to request Board meeting materials such as agenda, minutes, etc. prior to the meeting date.

All MCSWCD programs and services are offered on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, national origin, political beliefs, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability. Should you need reasonable disability-related accommodations they may be requested by contacting the MCSWCD.