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A Dream for the Hudson Waterfront

November 2, 2012 | Posted in CLC, Headline, Land Matters, Publication | Keywords: ,
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by Peter Paden
Published November 2, 2012 in the Register-Star

What if the City of Hudson had a nature preserve on the waterfront, more than 100 ecologically rich acres teaming with wildlife, offering spectacular views of the Hudson River and the Catskills beyond, a place where people could explore five distinct Hudson River habitats and learn about the history of human settlement on the river shore, and from which they could set off on a walk that would connect with a seven mile trail network through a thousand acres of conserved forests and open fields along the river shore?

Sound like a pipe dream? It isn’t. CONTINUE READING

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WGXC and North Bay

July 24, 2012 | Posted in CLC, Community Assistance | Keywords: ,

Listen to a recent interview on WGXC about CLC’s North Bay Project.

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Mowing at North Bay

June 28, 2012 | Posted in Community Assistance, Headline | Keywords: ,

Tall grass at North BayGood news for birds and bird lovers! The Columbia County Department of Public Works is adjusting their mowing schedule of the Hudson North Bay. Read the Register-Star article.

The Columbia Land Conservancy commends DPW for its willingness to give this new mowing schedule a try. After they are closed, landfills are subject to regular monitoring and maintenance by law, but they are increasingly also being managed to support wildlife habitat and provide public recreational opportunities. The new mowing schedule will substantially enhance the habitat value of this property.

Ellen Jouret-Epstein, CLC Community Projects Manager

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Summer 2012 Newsletter

June 8, 2012 | Posted in CLC, Newsletter, Publication, Working Farms | Keywords: , , , , ,
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Summer 2012 Newsletter

  • Working Farms: Learn about how CLC helped protect three farms in Stuyvesant
  • Land Protection: Projects in Canaan, Claverack,  and New Lebanon conserve 445 acres
  • 25th Anniversary: Part 2 of a series on CLC’s programs focusing on our private land protection efforts
  • 25th Anniversary: A photographic look-back at a year of celebration and making connections to the land
  • Public Lands: A transformational plan for Hudson’s waterfront and volunteer efforts to improve public access around the county
  • New Offerings from CLC: Three new books aim to get you outdoors, available at our Main St. store
  • Organizational News: CLC welcomes a new Board Chair and a new trustee while saying goodbye to two friends
  • Reflections: Long-time Chair, Michael Polemis looks back at 25 years of conserving Columbia County
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Hudson North Bay Recreation and Natural Area

August 9, 2011 | Posted in CLC, Community Assistance, Headline, Publication | Keywords: , ,
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On August 9, 2011, CLC published a proposal to transform the site of the former City of Hudson landfill and surrounding open space into a public recreation and natural area within walking distance of downtown Hudson. The plan envisions a trail network that would link the City with an expansive tract of open space and natural habitat, stretching from the City’s Charles Williams Park, through the 714-acre Greenport Conservation Area and northward on to Harrier Hill Park. Interpretive programs would educate visitors about the varied ecosystems as well as the history of shoreline settlement. The site would be a permanent outdoor classroom and natural laboratory for research and habitat management.

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