Conservation advisory councils (CACs) and county Environmental Management Councils (EMCs) advise municipal boards and agencies on environmental matters, conduct research, and contribute to local conservation policy and planning. This roundtable is a forum for CAC and EMC members to share successes and learn about the conservation efforts of neighboring communities. Presenters: Ingrid Haeckel is a Conservation and Land Use Specialist at the NYSDEC Hudson River Estuary Program and Cornell University. Jill Falchi is a Sustainability Planner at Capital District Regional Planning Commission.