Steep cliffs. Productive farmland. Globally rare wetland habitats. Dramatic mountains rising right out of the river. The Hudson Valley is filled with an incredible diversity of land that is key to the beauty of the region. To maintain the health of this special place, we need to protect vital habitats from climate change, population growth, and exploitative development. To date, we have conserved more than 48,000 acres in 10 counties, including creating more than 45 public parks. If you’re drawn to the land, join us to protect it.
X
Facebook
Email
Active Campaigns
Past Campaign Wins
New York Bond Act
FUNDING AVAILABLE: The Bond Act provides $4.2 billion for environmental and community projects across New York State. Learn more about the project’s goals and available funds: https://defendthevalley.org/campaign/bond-act/ #DefendtheValley
Storm King Mountain (Cornwall)
Conserving the iconic northern gateway to the Hudson Highlands, Con Edison agreed not to build a destructive hydroelectric plant. Scenic Hudson was established to protect the mountain and led the successful 17-year campaign.
Riverfront Towers (Yonkers)
Securing public riverfront access and preserved downtown Palisades views resulted from a settlement we brokered to stop construction of a wall of 38-story towers along the city’s waterfront.
Bear Mountain Bridge
To safeguard the Hudson Highlands’ beauty, we partnered in a successful lawsuit to stop construction of a 14-story condominium just north of the Bear Mountain Bridge.
Ask a Scenic Hudson Land Expert
Ned Sullivan
President, Scenic Hudson
Seth McKee
Executive Director, Scenic Hudson Land Trust
Jeffrey Anzevino
Director of Land Use Advocacy
Cari Watkins-Bates
Director of Land Conservation
Pia Ruisi-Besares
Director of Science, Climate and Stewardship
