Area Community Groups

Friends of Hudson They stopped "The Plant"

Friends of the Kingston Waterfront a coaliton of groups protecting the integrety of the Hudson

Hudson River Heritage committed to preserving the unique character of the Mid-Hudson Valley's architecture, landscapes and viewsheds

Imagine Amenia site by concerned citizens to promote open government and participation in the governing process.

Little Town Views James Sheldon, a writer and financial analyst, provides this web site on local land use and finance issues.

No Saugerties Casino
Lauched a few years ago to keep casinos out of Ulster County. It passed but economic conditions may bring the threat back.

Manlius Greenspace Coalition response to the threat of development of Three Falls Woods in Manlius, NY

Milan Concerns citizens can constructively shape their town's future and are doing it in Milan, thanks to this group

Milan Insider Another, more current, Milan group has just recently organized to expose all the "behind closed doors" business transpiring in their town.

Millbrookmatters.org A not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising public awareness about the issues that affect the Millbrook community. (NEW in 2008)

New Yorkers for Verified Voting getting serious about voting machine issues

Red Hook Concerns Champion for landuse with local politics on the side

The Rhinebeck Community Forum A blog for info and events

Rhinecliff.org This site is dedicated to issues about Rhinecliff

Pine Plains United protecting Pine Plains from the adverse effects of unregulated commercial and residential development.

Plan Putnam On Line Intelligent Growth and Regional Planning for Putnam County, NY

S.A.G.A. Saugertiesians Against Government Abuse fighting unfair taxation in Saugerties

Save Your Town A work in progress giving direction for a newby to solve problems in their town. Open for contribution.

Stop the Mine They stopped the mine in Saugerties, NY

Regional Groups

Action Network
Action Network helps the public to participate in decision making, activating citizens quickly and easily, reducing the ability of special interests to dominate public policy.

Open Space Institute
OSI achieves its goals through land acquisition, conservation easements, regional loan programs, fiscal sponsorship, creative partnerships, and analytical research.

Scenic Hudson
Scenic Hudson is dedicated to protecting and restoring the Hudson River, its riverfront and the majestic vistas and working landscapes beyond as an irreplaceable national treasure for America and a vital resource for residents and visitors.

Sustainable Hudson Valley
Connecting people with knowledge and each other to scale up sustainable energy, infrastructure, and economic solutions.

Winnakee Land Trust
To protect and preserve the natural agricultural, recreational, architectural, cultural, scenic, historical, and open space resources of northern Dutchess County.

Dutchess Land Conservancy
A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the rural character and open lands of Dutchess County, New York.

River Keeper
Riverkeeper is an independent, member-supported environmental organization founded on the premise that citizens themselves must roll up their sleeves to defend our waterways.

Trust for Public Lands
Land conservation organization that conserves land for people to enjoy as parks, community gardens, historic sites, rural lands, and other natural places, ensuring livable communities for generations to come.