REGISTER HERE! As the Covid-19 pandemic has forced cities to open their streets into laboratories of shared use, what have we learned about the Main Streets that form the downtown cores of our communities? What is the future of the storefront, sidewalks, and public spaces in these small, urban ecosystems? How are ground floor occupancy […]
Do storms cause flooding in your neighborhood more often? Are long summer heatwaves cramping your outdoor fun? If you live in Orange County, you can help create solutions for these and other growing climate impacts. To learn how, attend a virtual meeting hosted by the county Planning Department. The department is developing a County Resilience […]
Join a virtual discussion hosted by Scenic Hudson about the proposed environmental funding in Gov. Hochul’s recently announced budget. It’s a great opportunity to peek behind the numbers and learn why these investments are critical for assuring a healthy and thriving future for valley communities. REGISTER HERE  State Parks Commissioner Erik Kulleseid and Scenic Hudson […]
Danskammer has appealed the Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC's) October 27th decision to deny their fracked gas power plant its air permit. Tell decision-makers to uphold the DEC's decision! HOW TO HELP: Speak out at a virtual public comment hearing on Tuesday, February 15 — for more details and to register, click here. The deadline […]
In this free virtual webinar, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater is thrilled to provide the space led by and for Black environmental professionals to share their work and amplify the visibility of the Black community in the environment to the next generation. Panelists will be joining from throughout NYC and the Hudson Valley and will be […]
10th Annual Woodstock Land Conservancy Film & Discussion Series In 2019, NYS passed the most ambitious, hopeful, and solution-oriented legislation in the country to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By 2030, 70% of our electricity must come from renewables. In our part of the Hudson Valley, this means solar farms. Where will they go, who will […]
Join a conversation about the New York State Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act, the state's plan to reduce our carbon footprint, and how municipalities can map where solar facilities should be sited. Featuring Audrey Friedrichsen, Land Use and Environmental Advocacy Attorney at Scenic Hudson, this event is part of March Madness Month of Meetings, […]
Join a conversation about New York State bill A7632, Community Preservation Fund, which will allow all communities to finance and protect carefully selected and highly valuable properties within their municipality. Featuring Carli Fraccarolli, State Policy Coordinator at Scenic Hudson, this event is part of March Madness Month of Meetings, hosted by Orange County's Dept of […]
The Castelton-on-Hudson Main Street Association is hosting a presentation and public discussion on how to gain safe access to village-owned land in Riverfront Park featuring Scenic Hudson's Director of Land Use Advocacy, Jeff Anzevino. To learn more click here or email info@castletonmainstreet.org.
The League of Women Voters of Westchester County invites you to a virtual forum to find out why the production, use and disposal of plastic is one of the greatest environmental and health threats of our time. Featuring Erica Cirino, author of Thicker Than Water: A Quest for Solutions to the Plastics Crisis and Jim Vallette, […]
Introducing Tracy Brown, Riverkeeper’s new President and Hudson Riverkeeper, and David Toman, the new Executive Director of Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, joining Ned Sullivan, President of Scenic Hudson for over 23 years, in a conversation with activist and filmmaker Jon Bowermaster. In this historic Earth Day online event, three pioneering Hudson River environmental organizations come […]
Join a Community Earth Day celebration at the new Sojourner Truth State Park and mark the opening of the first state park in the City of Kingston and Town of Ulster. WHERE: Sojourner Truth State Park Post Road (at Main Street) Kingston, NY (directions below) The celebration includes: Live music Earth Day educational activities Guided […]
