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Barnabas McHenry, Chair Greenway Council, Co-Chair National Heritage Area
Sara Griffen, Acting Chair Greenway Conservancy, Acting Co-Chair National Heritage Area
Mark Castiglione, Acting Executive Director Greenway, Acting Director National Heritage Area
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What's New?
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New Trails and Kiosks in Hyde Park
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Trail Opening Ribbon Cutting
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On October 23rd, representatives of the Hyde Park Greenway Tr
ail Committee, the Town of Hyde Park, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and Scenic Hudson marked the opening of a n
ew 1.5 mile section of the
Hyde Park Greenway Trail
with a ribbon cutting.
The trail is part of the Hudson River Valley Greenway and this connection is a step in joining the Mid-Hudson Bridge to the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge, and beyond.
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| Photo L-R: Tierney Rosenstock, Winnakee Land Trust; Karl Beard, National Park Service; Kathleen Davis, Recreation Director, Hyde Park; Linda Cooper, Taconic Regional Director, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; Jennifer Schwartz-Berky, Greenway Board Member; Aileen Rohr, Hyde Park Town Supervisor; Mark Castiglione; Assemblymember Didi Barrett; County Executive Marc Molinaro; State Senator Sue Serino. |
New interp
retive kiosks along the Hyde Park Greenway Trail were unveiled on October
29th at an
event at Mills-Norrie State Park. The new kiosks will connect people to local histor
y and provide orientation to the entire Hyde Park Greenway Trail system, benefitting residents and visitors alike. The kiosks are located within Mills Norrie and the adjacent Staatsburgh State Historic Site
and were
funded, in part, through a $
5000 grant from the Greenway.
Hudson River Valley Greenway Awards Grants
The Greenway Board awarded a total of $33,500 in Greenway Communities Grants at its October 14 board meeting. Awards include: $3,700 to the City of Hudson for a GIS mapping database, $7,500 to the City of Port Jervis with Pattern for Progress for internal Main Street strategic planning, $6,284 to the Town of Gallatin for GIS mapping, $5,000 to the Town of Germantown for a comprehensive plan update, $7,500 to
the Town of Hyde Park for a zoning code update, $7,500 to the Town of Salem for Main Street planning, $5,000 to the Town of Waterford for a comprehensive plan and zoning code update, $7,500 to the Village of Ellenville to prepare a downtown revitalization plan, and $7,500 to the Village of Voorheesville for rail trail signage. See below for more information and deadlines on the Trail Grant Program.
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AT Building with Ramble Sponsor New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, credit Robert Goldwitz
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The Numbers are In! 2015 Ramble a Huge Success
The 2015 Hudson River Valley Ramble had a tremendous turnout of par
ticipants, with 221 events attracting nearly 50,000 Ramblers to the splendor of
the Hudson Valley this September.
More than 1,600 volunteers put in over 12,000 hours of work to make this event happen.
The Greenway thanks the 151 organizations and volunteers who gave their time and effort to help make the 16th
Annual Hudson River Valley Ramble one of the best yet!
DEC Announces $2,220,000 Funding for Grants
New competitive grant funding is available to help communities in the
Hudson River Estuary improve recreational access and estuary education, as well as design projects to increase resiliency to flooding, protect water-quality and enhance natural resources.
The deadline for applications is December 16, 2015 at 3 p.m. The Requests for Applications (RFA) for "Local Stewardship Planning" and "River Access and Education" are available online through the
NYS Grants Gateway.
New York History Month
New York State History Month represents an opp
ortunity for historians to assert the vital importance
of preserving and learning about our state's history. It is also a time to engage
with the public through
programs and learning opportunities about the history of New York State and the ways in which we can
help preserve our history.
The New York State Museum encourages historians, museums, historic sites, archives, and libraries across the state to join in presenting events, tours, lectures, discussions, publications, and exhibitions that highlight the importance of New York State history, and the role they (and the public) play in preserving it. For more information,
click here.
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Hudson River Sloop Clearwater
In 1966, there was a growing concern about the polluted Hudson River. Musician Pete Seeger announced plans to "build a boat to save the river," believing a replica of the sloops that previously sailed the Hudson would move people to protect it. Sloop Clearwater was constructed in 1969, and it
is recognized as America's Environmental Flagship being among the first vessels in the U.S. to conduct science-based environmental education aboard a sailing ship.
Float the Boat
Sloop Clearwater is currently undergoing a restoration of its hull, which involves replacing the frames, planks, and much of the "backbone" below the water line. The restoration is estimated to cost $850,000, and about half needs to be raised for the project. To find out more about the restoration campaign: Float the Boat.
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Project Spotlight
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Beacon Rezoning
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Beacon Central Main Street Design
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In Oc
tober 2011, Hudson River Valley Greenway awarded the City of Beacon with a Greenway Community Grant totaling $5,000. The grant assisted them in creating a Central Main St. Zoning District and a Linkage Zoning District and to apply the districts to certain properties. The new zoning uses a form-based approach.
The purpose of the Central Main
Street District and Linkage District
is to provide more flexibility of land use while maintaining and enhancing urban form as recommended in the City's Comprehensive Plan.
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Upcoming Grants and Other Opportunities
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The next deadline for the
Hudson River Greenway Grants Program
is
December 4th
. This program offers financial assistance (approximately $5,000-$10,000) to designated Greenway Communities or Greenway Compact Communities within the Greenway Area. Projects should relate to community planning, economic development, natural resource protection, cultural resource protection, scenic resource protection, or open space protection. Applications must be postmarked or emailed by
4:00PM:
December 4, 2015
. For more information,
applications
, and
guidelines
, please visit the program
webpage
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Park & Trail Partnership Program
Estuary Restoration Program Provides $730,000 in Funding for Resiliency Projects
The DEC Hudson River Estuary Program 2015 Request for Applications and the application form for the Tributary Restoration and Resiliency Grants are available online through the
NYS Grants Gateway
. Completed grant applications must be submitted online by close-of-business
November 13, 2015
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The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) has provided $102,000 to be distrib
uted by the Museum Association of New York (MANY). Grants of up to $5,000 are available to work on modest planning or implementation projects through two new programs, "Mini-Grants" and "Travel Grants". The deadline for the Mini-Grants program is
February 5, 2016
. For more information, please visit
manyonline.org
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The Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections grant program of the National Endowment for the Humanities helps cultural institutions meet the complex challenge of preserving large and diverse holdings of humanities materials for future generations by supporting sustainable conservation measures that mitigate deterioration and prolong the useful life of collections. Deadline: December 1. For more information, visit neh.gov.
Funding Opportunities through the Hudson River Estuary Program
New competitive grant funding is available to help communities in the
Hudson River Estuary.
Approximately $1,200,000 is available for "Local Stewardship Planning Grants". An additional $1,020,000 is available through a separate grant program, "River Access and Education Grants".
The deadline for applications is December 16 at 3 p.m. The Requests for Applications (RFA) for "Local Stewardship Planning" and "River Access and Education" are available online through the
NYS Grants Gateway
. More...
New York State Conference of Mayors Grant & Award Opportunities (Ongoing)
New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials provide access to several ongoing grant and award opportunities. NYSCOM shares several links to federal, state, private foundation, and corporate grant and award programs. For more information, visit nycom.org.
Farmland Protection Implementation Grants (Ongoing)
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets invite municipalities and nonprofit conservation organizations to apply for Farmland Protection funding. Prequalification for all not-for-profits is required; all municipalities interested must register on the State's new Grants Gateway
website. For more information, please visit
agriculture.ny.gov.
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November 22
December 1
December 4 & 5
The Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Sites and Eleanor Roosevelt Val-Kill Partnership present a program facilitated by Facing History and Ourselves. Gain new strategies and activities to reinforce historical and literacy skills while exploring themes such as human rights and collective responsibility.
More...
December 9
Ongoing Events and Exhibitions:
Rivercrossings
Albany Institute of History & Art - Albany
Dia:Beacon - Beacon
Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center - Poughkeepsie
Friends of Historic Kingston - Kingston
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum - Hyde Park
Hudson River Museum - Yonkers
Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art - Peekskill
Mary Rutherford Jay - Garden Architect at Jay Heritage Center - Rye
Mary Rutherford Jay was a descendant of John Jay and an early American landscape artist. This exhibition highlights her work, which combined horticultural knowledge with architecture and engineering. More...
Katonah Museum of Art - Katonah
Neuberger Museum of Art - Purchase
Rensselaer County Historical Society - Troy
Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art - New Paltz
Ted Spiegel Exhibit at Vanderbilt Mansion Visitor Center
Eleven large print photographs by Ted Spiegel are on view through April 30, 2016. More...
To have your event included in future editions of the newsletter and on hudsonrivervalley.com, please enter upcoming event information here.
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Green Tip Of The Month
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Heat Your Home Efficiently 
It's cold outside but your home doesn't have to be. Stay warm this winter with these tips from
Energy Star to help
Heat your Home Efficiently. Tips include maintaining your HVAC system, sealing and insulating air ducts, and switching to a programmable thermostat.
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