Welcome to the NY Green Industry Council

The NY Green Industry Council (NYGIC), formerly known as NY Alliance for Environmental Concerns is a non-profit organization comprised of Green Industry associations whose combined efforts are dedicated to educating lawmakers, policymakers and the public, while promoting the many benefits derived from environmental horticulture in New York. We are the environmentalists who have been caring for this green space for generations. Collectively, our membership organizations represent approximately 4,000 green industry professionals.

-Larry Wilson, Chairman

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NYGIC 2025 End of Session Report

Thanks to the support and participation by our members and our industry partners, under the leadership of NYGIC's lobbyist, Todd Vandervort of The Vandervort Group, LLC, we had another successful legislative session in NYS.

This year’s end of session was unusually compressed due to the late adoption of the Budget on May 9^th. The New York State Turfgrass Lobby Day, held on March 3, saw increased attendance and provided a valuable opportunity to advocate for $250,000 in support of the Turfgrass Environmental Stewardship Fund. Thanks to strong support from Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Michelle Hinchey, chairs of the Agriculture Committees in their respective houses, the final budget allocated $200,000 to the fund. Senator Hinchey further secured an additional $50,000, ensuring the full $250,000 goal was met—an outcome much appreciated by the industry.

Please Click Here for NYGIC's End of Session Report for the 2025 NYS Legislative Session

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A Note From NYGIC Chairman, Larry Wilson on the Release of the

New York Golf Economic & Environmental Impact Report

Dear Friends,

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Greater Golf Industry in New York State for the production of the New York Golf Economic & Environmental Impact Report.

In conjunction with Radius Sport Group and Cornell University, they have researched and documented the enormous contribution that Golf provides for the State of New York.

As an advocate for the Golf Industry in New York, it is no surprise to note the strength and the formidable benefits that we always knew came from the great Golf Courses and the exceptional people that staff them to their respective communities. It certainly is gratifying to see it quantified and qualified.

Every Golfer and those employed in Golf related Industries throughout New York should thank Radius, The New York State Turfgrass Association, Cornell University and all of those who contributed to and boosted this initiative to finally make the case in black and white that Golf makes a considerable positive impact in New York.

Congratulations again!

Larry Wilson, NYGIC Chairman

New York Green Industry Council