“we have a lot of stake in protecting the region. It’s our mission.”
Scenic Hudson Calls On USCG To Halt Anchorage Sites Proposal
“The visual impact, it’s not just the shoreline areas that are immediately adjacent to where the barges would be anchored that will be impacted depending on elevation and other factors. There are areas quite far inland including, stunningly, some isolated areas in Catskill Park where you could actually visibly see those barges.”
Residents Urged to Denounce Plan to Anchor Barges on Hudson
“We know crude oil transport is pushing some of this, if not all of it. This request is coming from industry. We’re in this for the long haul, fighting the good fight for residents.”
Scenic Hudson And Local Pols Will Fight Crude Oil Tanker “parking Lot” Proposed For Lower Hudson
“There is a great potential for a spill, which would undo all the hard work that has been done to put the Hudson back into shape. Protecting the Hudson River is our mission.”
Westchester Officials Stand Strong Against Riverfront Barge Parking
“These anchorages threaten the aesthetic value of the wonderful views the river affords and will obstruct free use of the river for boaters, kayakers, swimmers and others.”
The Hudson: A River at Risk
The Hudson: A River at Risk: For many years, the Hudson River, like so many waterways across the U.S., was treated like an infinite waste barrel, a receptacle for poisonous chemicals, hazardous waste and trash of all descriptions. During the past forty years, thanks to a committed group of environmentalists and their agencies, the river has become markedly cleaner, a far more welcoming place for … Read More