Joe Martens
| Joe Martens | ||
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| New York Commissioner of Environmental Conservation | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - Present | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Non-partisan | |
| Predecessor | Pete Grannis | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $136,000 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Appointed | January 4, 2011 | |
| Appointed by | Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Master's | State University of New York | |
| Websites | ||
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An April 2013 list of the 100 most powerful players in Albany by the newspaper City and State ranked Martens as number 66.[2]
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Biography
Martens served as president of the Open Space Institute from 1998 to 2010. In this role he was responsible for directing and overseeing land acquisition, sustainable development, historic preservation and farmland protection. Prior to that he served as Deputy Secretary for Energy and the Environment under Gov. Mario Cuomo from 1992 to 1994, and as Assistant Secretary from 1990 to 1992.[1]
Education
- MS, Resource Management, State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse University
Political career
New York Commissioner of Environmental Conservation (2011-present)
Martens has served as New York Commissioner of Environmental Conservation since March 2011.
Appointments
2011
Martens was nominated as New York Commissioner of Environmental Conservation by Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) on January 4, 2011. Cuomo stated, "Joe's lifelong experience of fighting to protect and preserve our environment will bring the highest level of stewardship to our state's beautiful natural resources. Joe knows how to strike the critical balance between defending our natural resources from pollution and destruction while at the same time fostering a climate of economic renewal and growth. His experience and record as a competent and productive manager will breathe life into this vital agency."[3]
Recent news
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Joe Martens News Feed
- Cutting Carbon Emissions - New York Times
- Today's news summary, May 20, 2013 - Poughkeepsie Journal
- VIDEO: DEC urges vigilance in fight against invasive insect - Poughkeepsie Journal
- OUT THERE: Upper Hudson opening to canoeists - Danbury News Times
- DEC grant will help Conservancy revamp website - The Livingston County News
- Governor Announces $20 Million in Grants to Sandy-Impacted Fishing Industry - LongIsland.com (press release)
- Green Your Commute - WAMC
- Another Voice: Western New York home to successful remediations - Buffalo News
- EPA Provides $1 Million to New York City and North .... - U.S. EPA.gov (press release)
- Letter: Let's ensure DEC is properly funded - Buffalo News
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| Preceded by Pete Grannis |
New York Commissioner of Environmental Conservation 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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