Land Conservation Success Stories

This beautiful property in Stockport, Columbia County, was protected by Scenic Hudson in June 2008.Photo: Robert Rodriguez, Jr.

Great victories -- lots more work to do.

We've achieved great victories since launching our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most last November, preserving 34 percent more acres over the previous year. We're ramping up our acquisitions to achieve our ambitious goal of conserving 65,000 acres of the most important land along the river.

The downturn in the real estate market gives us a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to protect forever these must-save landscapes that meet New York State's highest standards for ecological, scenic and agricultural values. We'll work in collaboration with 16 local land trusts and government agencies to save ridgelines offering iconic views, habitat-rich forests and marshlands that safeguard the quality of our air and water, and farmland that supplies healthy produce. But we need your support to get the job done.

Details about our latest land protection projects -- including photographs and maps -- are available below:

McKeon Farm: Another Land Protection Success
View of the newly protected McKeon Farm property.
One of the largest farms ever conserved by Scenic Hudson, these rolling pasture and hay fields support family-owned beef cattle and equine boarding/training operations as well as an orchard. More than 50 percent of the land’s soils are designated USDA Prime or of Statewide Significance. By clearing considerable overgrowth, the owners have restored many acres to active use. The property also contains large forested areas, significant wetlands and 2,000 feet of frontage on the Lakes Kill, an important trout-fishing stream.

Our purchase of a conservation easement on the property continues our support of Red Hook’s agriculture-based economy and efforts to preserve its rural character. Since initiating protection of the town’s working, taxpaying farms in 1998—when we conserved 1,000 acres on seven farms—more than 1,200 additional acres have been saved with the help of town and county governments, the Dutchess Land Conservancy and the Winnakee Land Trust. This acquisition creates a contiguous block of protected farmland spanning 1,045 acres.

The purchase is part of Scenic Hudson’s collaborative campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most, protecting 65,000 acres of great scenic, ecological and agricultural significance.

Project highlights
- Adds to “critical mass” of working, taxpaying farms protected in town
- Creates a contiguous block of 1,045 acres of preserved farmland
- Increases Red Hook farmland conserved to nearly 2,300 acres
- Safeguards scenic views, important wetlands
Location

To view the McKeon Farm in relation to other nearby protected lands, download this map (pdf, 475k)
Clermont Estates: Another Land Protection Success
In June 2009, Scenic Hudson protected 140 acres in the Town of Clermont (Columbia) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most
Kemble Estate: Another Land Protection Success

In May 2009, Scenic Hudson protected 13 acres in the Village of Cold Spring (Putnam) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most
Nutten Hook Farm: Another Land Protection Success
In March 2009, Scenic Hudson protected 60 acres in the Town of Stuyvesant (Columbia) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most
Shaupeneak Meadows: Another Land Protection Success
In March 2009, Scenic Hudson protected 76 acres in the Town of Esopus (Ulster) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most
Black Creek Corridor: Another Land Protection Success
In February 2009, Scenic Hudson protected 30 acres in the Town of Lloyd (Ulster) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most
Vosburgh Swamp: Another Land Protection Success
In February 2009, Scenic Hudson protected 37 acres in the Town of Coxsackie (Greene) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most
Stuyvesant Farms: Another Land Protection Success
In January 2009, Scenic Hudson protected 69 acres in the Town of Stuyvesant (Columbia) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most
Stuyvesant Farms: Another Land Protection Success
In January 2009, Scenic Hudson protected 69 acres in the Town of Stuyvesant (Columbia) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most
Illinois Mountain: Another Land Protection Success

In December 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 242 acres in the Town of Lloyd (Ulster) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most
Esopus Meadows: Another Land Protection Success
In December 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 3 critical acres in the Town of Esopus (Ulster) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most
Stuyvesant Woods: Another Land Protection Success
In December 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 52 acres in the Town of Stuyvesant (Columbia) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most
Esopus Meadows: Another Land Protection Success

In December 2008, Scenic Hudson protected three additional acres in the Town of Esopus (Ulster) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most
Columbia North I: Another Land Protection Success

In December 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 52 additional acres in the Town of Stuyvesant (Columbia) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most
Shaupeneak Ridge: Another Land Protection Success
In December 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 56 additional acres in the Town of Esopus (Ulster) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most
Shaupeneak Ridge: Another Land Protection Success
In December 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 56 additional acres in the Town of Esopus (Ulster) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most
Watergrass Sanctuary: Another Land Protection Success
In November 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 48 acres in the Town of Philipstown (Putnam) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most
Watergrass Sanctuary: Another Land Protection Success
In November 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 48 acres in the Town of Philipstown (Putnam) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most
Robert & Lewis Allen Farm: Another Land Protection Success

In October 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 355 acres in the Town of Stuyvesant (Columbia) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most
BBTT Farm: Another Land Protection Success
In August 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 114 acres in the Town of Stuyvesant (Columbia) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most
University Settlement Camp: Another Land Protection Success
In January 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 80 acres in the City of Beacon (Dutchess) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most
Stonington Farm: Another Land Protection Success
In August 2007, Scenic Hudson protected 231.5 acres in the Town of Clermont (Columbia) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most
Stottville Farms: Another Land Protection Success
In June 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 117 acres in Columbia County as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most
Stottville Farms: Another Land Protection Success
In June 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 117 acres in Columbia County as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most
Stottville Farms: Another Land Protection Success
In June 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 117 acres in Columbia County as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most
Red Hook Farmland: Another Land Protection Success
In June 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 225 acres in the Town of Red Hook (Dutchess) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most
Mount Merino: Another Land Protection Success
In May 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 102 acres in the Town of Greenport (Columbia) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most
Hyde Park Trail Buffer: Another Land Protection Success
In May 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 48 acres in the Town of Hyde Park (Dutchess) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most
Black Creek Corridor: Another Land Protection Success
In December 2007, Scenic Hudson protected 167 acres in the Town of Esopus (Ulster) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most
Black Creek Corridor: Another Land Protection Success
In June 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 81.5 acres in the Town of Lloyd (Ulster) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most
Dominican Camp: Another Land Protection Success
In December 2007, Scenic Hudson protected 72 acres in the Town of Hyde Park (Dutchess) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most

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Land Conservation Success Stories

Great victories -- lots more work to do.

Details about our latest land protection projects -- including photographs and maps -- are available below:

Project highlights

Location

In June 2009, Scenic Hudson protected 140 acres in the Town of Clermont (Columbia) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most

In May 2009, Scenic Hudson protected 13 acres in the Village of Cold Spring (Putnam) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most

In March 2009, Scenic Hudson protected 60 acres in the Town of Stuyvesant (Columbia) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most

In March 2009, Scenic Hudson protected 76 acres in the Town of Esopus (Ulster) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most

In February 2009, Scenic Hudson protected 30 acres in the Town of Lloyd (Ulster) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most

In February 2009, Scenic Hudson protected 37 acres in the Town of Coxsackie (Greene) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most

In January 2009, Scenic Hudson protected 69 acres in the Town of Stuyvesant (Columbia) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most

In January 2009, Scenic Hudson protected 69 acres in the Town of Stuyvesant (Columbia) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most

In December 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 242 acres in the Town of Lloyd (Ulster) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most

In December 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 3 critical acres in the Town of Esopus (Ulster) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most

In December 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 52 acres in the Town of Stuyvesant (Columbia) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most

In December 2008, Scenic Hudson protected three additional acres in the Town of Esopus (Ulster) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most

In December 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 52 additional acres in the Town of Stuyvesant (Columbia) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most

In December 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 56 additional acres in the Town of Esopus (Ulster) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most

In December 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 56 additional acres in the Town of Esopus (Ulster) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most

In November 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 48 acres in the Town of Philipstown (Putnam) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most

In November 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 48 acres in the Town of Philipstown (Putnam) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most

In October 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 355 acres in the Town of Stuyvesant (Columbia) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most

In August 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 114 acres in the Town of Stuyvesant (Columbia) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most

In January 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 80 acres in the City of Beacon (Dutchess) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most

In August 2007, Scenic Hudson protected 231.5 acres in the Town of Clermont (Columbia) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most

In June 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 117 acres in Columbia County as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most

In June 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 117 acres in Columbia County as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most

In June 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 117 acres in Columbia County as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most

In June 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 225 acres in the Town of Red Hook (Dutchess) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most

In May 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 102 acres in the Town of Greenport (Columbia) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most

In May 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 48 acres in the Town of Hyde Park (Dutchess) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most

In December 2007, Scenic Hudson protected 167 acres in the Town of Esopus (Ulster) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most

In June 2008, Scenic Hudson protected 81.5 acres in the Town of Lloyd (Ulster) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most

In December 2007, Scenic Hudson protected 72 acres in the Town of Hyde Park (Dutchess) as part of our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most

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