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New York State Parks Agency Dropped the Ball

Creativity and pride go into the protection of natural and historic treasures as parks. New York courts have protected parks with the public trust doctrine that requires legislative approval before discontinuing or compromising a municipal or state park. Sadly, the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is walking away from responsibility for heritage areas.

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Silos and Smokestacks

New Featured Area

Check out the new featured area post on Silos and Smokestacks, a landscape-scale conservation, preservation and education initiative in northeastern Iowa.

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Lock 27, Photo by flicr user sailorbill.

Erie Canal – Deserves Attention

The Erie Canal is approaching its bicentennial in 2025. It is hard to underestimate how transformational its creation was to the nation. Yet, why can’t we realize its potential as what former Gov. George Pataki called one of New York’s most valuable resources?

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What are the Components of Creative Conservation?

Reflections on a recent article on the future of conservation including working at a landscape scale, recognizing the human benefits, involving the people who live in the region, and mentoring a new generation of local conservation leaders.

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New York State Parks Agency Dropped the Ball

Creativity and pride go into the protection of natural and historic treasures as parks. New York courts have protected parks with the public trust doctrine that requires legislative approval before discontinuing or compromising a municipal or state park. Sadly, the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is walking away from responsibility for heritage areas.

Read More »
Silos and Smokestacks

New Featured Area

Check out the new featured area post on Silos and Smokestacks, a landscape-scale conservation, preservation and education initiative in northeastern Iowa.

Read More »
Lock 27, Photo by flicr user sailorbill.

Erie Canal – Deserves Attention

The Erie Canal is approaching its bicentennial in 2025. It is hard to underestimate how transformational its creation was to the nation. Yet, why can’t we realize its potential as what former Gov. George Pataki called one of New York’s most valuable resources?

Read More »

What are the Components of Creative Conservation?

Reflections on a recent article on the future of conservation including working at a landscape scale, recognizing the human benefits, involving the people who live in the region, and mentoring a new generation of local conservation leaders.

Read More »