Esopus Creek Conservancy
Overview
Our Mission
The mission of the Esopus Creek Conservancy, Inc. is to conserve significant natural landscapes in the lower Esopus Creek watershed and the Saugerties area by protecting the rural character of the environment, by conserving and protecting natural habitats, by promoting biodiversity, and sharing an appreciation of our natural resources with the community through public outreach, education and advocacy.
Our Focus
Historic_Cultural ; Open_Space ; Urban ; Farm_Ranch ; Natural ; Recreation ; Water ; Forests
Operational Area and Acreage
Counties of Operation
New York | Ulster |
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Acres Conserved
State | Total | Owned | Under Easement | Other** |
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New York | 161 | 0 | 0 | 161 |
**This figure includes land that has been acquired by land trusts - whether through purchase, donation or by another means - and subsequently has been transferred to a public agency. It also includes land protected through other methods such as negotiating and preparing for acquisition by other organizations or agencies.