- HOME
- OUR WORK
- OUR PARKS
- Beacon Point Park
- Black Creek Preserve
- Burger Hill
- Clausland Mountain Park
- Emeline Park
- Esopus Meadows Preserve
- Esty & Hellie Stowell Trailhead at Storm King Mountain
- Fishkill Ridge
- Foundry Dock Park
- Four Mile Point
- Franny Reese State Park
- Habirshaw Park
- Harrier Hill Park
- Hudson Highlands Gateway Park
- Kenridge Farm
- Madam Brett Park
- Manitou Point
- Mount Beacon
- Poets' Walk
- RamsHorn-Livingston
- Scenic Hudson Park at Irvington
- Shaupeneak Ridge
- Sleightsburgh Park
- Snake Hill
- West Point Foundry Preserve
- NEWS
- THINGS TO DO
- DONATE
- ABOUT US
- CONTACT US
Regional Ecological Impacts of Massive Proposed Development Detailed in Scenic Hudson Study
"This entire project needs to be rethought with stewardship of the natural environment as the guiding principle of site planning and design."--Dr. Michael Klemens,
Scenic Hudson Director of Conservation Science
During a Friday, Feb. 29, 2008 public comment meeting before the Pine Plains (Dutchess County) Planning Board, Scenic Hudson's Dr. Michael Klemens spoke out about the ecological impacts of the Durst housing development proposed for an important wildlife area along the Pine Plains-Milan border.
Dr. Klemens, a renowned conservation biologist, presented the results of an ecologic assessment that he prepared in consultation with Scenic Hudson planner Mark Wildonger and Scenic Hudson General Counsel Warren Reiss.
Dr. Klemens' study demonstrated that the proposed project -- which seeks to introduce 951 homes into a community with only 988 existing homes (per 2000 U.S. Census for Pine Plains) -- would have significant negative ecological impacts, including the eradication of rare reptile and amphibian species from the site.
Additional details
- Klemens Report -- Full Text (PDF, 2.8 MB)
- Klemens Report -- Maps (PDF, 3.7 MB)
- News Release reporting on Feb. 29 meeting.
About Us
Scenic Hudson works with citizens like you to protect the natural beauty of our valley and the unique character of our towns. More...
Saving the Land That Matters Most
Read about the latest successes in our campaign to Save the Land That Matters Most.
Visit Our Parks
Use our interactive parks locator to get outside and explore one of Scenic Hudson's public parks and preserves.
Watch Our Videos
Watch our latest videos to find out more about our work and the many ways people are enjoying the beautiful Hudson Valley.
