Environmental Conservation Commission (LGAA 2018)

Village of Sea Cliff
County: Nassau County
Population: Less than 5,000
Village Hall: (516) 671-0080

The Village of Sea Cliff located on the Northern Shore of Long Island overlooks the Hempstead Harbor and Long Island Sound. Dedicated to preserving its treasured waterfront, the Village in 1979 established the Sea Cliff Environmental Conservation Commission (ECC). The ECC, an all-volunteer committee, was tasked with improving the quality of the natural and man-made environment in Sea Cliff, in addition to preserving their natural landscape. The Commission has committed itself to volunteer in clean-up, educating, and redefining the environmental policy in Sea Cliff. In 2018 the ECC drafted and passed a local law to restrict the use of plastic bags in the municipality, becoming the second municipality in the State to do so. The ECC has made itself a presence not only in Sea Cliff, but has branched out to advocate for County and State initiatives. The ECC continues to fight to keep Long Island clean, and improve the lives of all residents.