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The Hudson Valley Regional Council has a new Environmental Scientist! In August, Katie Hall joined HVRC as an environmental scientist.  She grew up in Rhinebeck, NY, within Dutchess County, where she developed a love for science, community work, and the environment.  She moved to Rochester, NY to pursue bachelor’s and master’s degrees in environmental science. …

By Pem Dorji Tamang, HVRC Resilience & Adaptation Intern When I tell people I worked on climate adaptation in Bhutan before joining the Hudson Valley Regional Council, the first question is usually about the mountains.  The second is whether the work is anything alike.  It is, and it isn’t, and the differences have taught me more about resilience…

Spencer Greenfield is a recent graduate of Yale University, having studied earth science and climate change solutions.  He is most passionate about integrating science with policy to support climate adaptation and resilience on local and regional scales, and he is excited to be continuing this work during his internship with HVRC.   Spencer’s responsibilities at…

Brandon Toye joined HVRC in December 2025.  He works on the NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities Program and the NYS Climate Smart Communities Program, providing support as a Clean Energy Communities Coordinator to communities working to reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions through the implementation of cost-saving clean energy projects.  Brandon recently earned his MS…