ELMAC was established in 1993 to advise the Board of County Commissioners on environmental land acquisition, environmental land management, and recreational programming. The Committee has worked with staff to establish methods to identify, evaluate and prioritize land for conservation acquisition. Tree Advisory Board responsibilities were also added to the Committee in 2009. Further information on ELMAC's history and responsibilities can be found under Related Documents at the top of this webpage.

Currently looking for a member who is in the Florida Engineering Society or a Keep Manatee Beautiful Representative. 

District 1, 2, 4, and an At-Large seat will be open for applications in Fall of 2026.

Bimonthly meetings are generally held on the first Monday of the odd numbered months at 6:00 p.m. However, the January and September meetings will be held the second Monday due to holidays.  The ELMAC meeting schedule is maintained in the online  County WebCalendar.  On occasion, the meeting location, date, or time may change, so please check the calendar prior to attending.  Special meetings may be scheduled as needed.

2026 ELMAC meetings are scheduled for the dates below, in the Manatee Room, on the 5th floor of the Administration Building downtown (1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205).

January 5
March 2
May 4

*Special Meeting July 13*

August 3
October 5
December 7

*Tentative Meeting Date: These meetings are tentative. If no items need ELMAC consideration, tentative meeting may be deemed unnecessary. Staff will notify ELMAC members and the public (via webpage and web calendar) if tentative meeting will be held or cancelled at least one week in advance of a tentative meeting date.