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 Mission The mission of the Conservation Committee is to support ADK Club and member activities and projects related to land-use, water quality, urban sprawl, reduction of pollution and the wise use of natural and other resources. Conservation, advocacy and stewardship ADK Mid-Hudson Chapter members are invited to actively participate in local and regional conservation projects organized and managed by the ADK Club, the ADK Mid-Hudson Chapter or other fellow conservation organizations. Local Advocacy ADK Mid-Hudson Chapter members are urged to actively participate in their village, city or town and county Conservation Advisory Commissions or Boards with objectives to promote environmentally wise measures and regulations at the local and the regional level. Upcoming Activities Great River Sweep. April 17 2010 (rain date April 18). Plum Point Beach Cleanup Conservation Hike, Black Rock Forest. June 5th, 2010 - Sayi Nulu (sayinulu@yahoo.com) 845-264-2270. Meet 9:30 AM at location: 29 Continental Road, Cornwall, New York 12518. We will have a guided tour with BRF staff, the Center for Science and Education and the Forest Lodge. Their design and Construction are based on Green Technologies for energy conservation, using renewable energy with solar panels on the roof and with geothermal heating and cooling system. Following the visit we will hike a 5 - 6 mile loop that will take us to Mount Misery, Black Rock, Hill of Pines, with some easy bushwhacking. We discuss the geology of the area and of the Highlands.. For more information contact hike leader Jean-Claude Fouere: jcfouere@optonline.net Regional advocacy ADK Mid-Hudson Chapter members are invited to become actively involved with regional conservation issues and advocacy such as: Catskill Belleayre Resort Development Project The ADK and its local chapters have been actively involved with the DEC scoping process and have made a number of tangible recommendations to make the proposed development more attuned with the Catskill environment. More information about the project planning status can be found on the Catskill Heritage Alliance web site http://www.catskillheritage.org/. Shawangunk Ridge Coalition The Shawangunk Ridge Coalition is an advocacy alliance of grassroots, regional, and national organizations dedicated to creating a continuous, protected corridor along the entire 50-mile length of the magnificent Shawangunk Ridge in New York. An explosion of development proposals threatens to destroy this precious environment. Its mission is to protect the Ridge's pristine water quality, unique wildlife habitat, and biodiversity, and to provide public access to its spectacular beauty and world-famous recreational opportunities. Access link: www.shawangunkridge.org NY State conservation advocacy URGENT: Environment Protection Fund AT RISK: Other Paterson budget "highlights": Land Stewardship The ADK Mid-Hudson Chapter is currently involved with several projects that encourage the participation of Chapter members: 1. Maintenance of the Beaver Meadow leanto and Millbrook Ridge Trail in the Catskills Balsam Lake Mountain Wild Forest; contact: Frank Dogil - email: frankpat@prodigy.net 2. Monitoring and maintenance of the Appalachian Trail Corridor in Dutchess County; contact: Jane Geisler; tel: 1-845-677-9909 3. Maintenance of the Fanny Reese Preserve in Highland, NY; contact: Russ Faller - email: russoutdoors@yahoo.com Jean-Claude Fouere Conservation Committee Chair Tel: 1-845-462 0142 JCFouere@optonline.net |
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Contact InformationMid-Hudson Chapter Adirondack Mountain Club
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