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"Your hard work and dedication to the county is impressive. Thank you for taking on this leadership role in our community." Jeremy Giordano

Two generations of decentralized growth have drastically increased the Region’s urban land—by 60% in 30 years despite only a 13% increase in population while draining people and jobs out of the Region’s cities. This development pattern threatens both large areas of open land and critical environmental resources at the Region’s outer edge as well as the vitality of our cities and mature suburbs. - Regional Plan Association

"...the number one fiscal tool a municipality could implement to keep taxes down was to protect open space." - Robert McKeon, chair of the Red Hook Agriculture and Open Space Advisory Committee 

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Paving Maple and Couch Roads
April, 2005 - Maple Road is used by hundreds of pedestrians as a "linear" recreation area. It is home to charity events and running races throughout the year. I remain optimistic the Southeast Town Board will not pave over a scenic road, compromise the drinking water of residents and destroy a successful linear park, all to keep the mud off a few cars. [read more]

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These folks are watching "Wal*Mart: The High Cost of Low Price" at the Boone Dog on Sunday December 4, 2005 - Thanks to all who came and helped out! Another successful PlanPutnam event!

 

Congressional leaders have announced plans to roll back the Endangered Species Act which protects our wolves, bald eagles, sea otters, manatees, and so many more. Many of our animals could be threatened with extinction. Please take action now by signing Defenders of Wildlife's pledge.

Listen to the Campaign to Protect America’s Lands' Monster Slash (1:20 mp3)


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