Scenic Hudson
Description
Scenic Hudson is an environmental organization working to protect and enhance the Hudson Valley in New York State.
It was founded in 1963 to stop a hydroelectric plant on Storm King Mountain, a campaign credited with launching the modern grassroots environmental movement and establishing citizen standing to challenge development on environmental grounds. It is now the largest environmental group in the region, with more than 25,000 supporters. It protects open spaces, working farms and historic town centers along the Hudson River between New York City and Albany.
Its work has three main strands: protecting land, creating and enhancing parks and preserves, and advocating for responsible development and environmental policy. Land and conservation easements are usually held by its affiliate, the Scenic Hudson Land Trust. Together they have protected more than 31,000 acres across nine counties and created or enhanced more than sixty parks, preserves and historic sites.
It also works on public policy, helping establish programs such as the Hudson River Estuary Program and the Hudson River Valley Greenway, and partners with municipalities and other environmental organizations on urban waterfront revitalization and climate adaptation.
Latest news
Tributary Farm (High Falls, Ulster County)
We partnered with a farmer to conserve this 83-acre farm, which uses organic and regenerative practices to grow more than 50 different crops and has an active Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. The land is now permanently conserved for farming and can continue supplying fresh, local...
24 Aug 2026
Woods Property (Guilderland, Albany County)
Scenic Hudson and Columbia Land Conservancy (CLC) partnered to conserve 502 acres in Taghkanic, protecting a key piece of the Mid-Hudson Forest Corridor. CLC will operate the property as an accessible nature preserve with future public programming. (2025)
31 Jul 2026
Popp Property (Milan and Pine Plains, Dutchess County)
Scenic Hudson and Columbia Land Conservancy (CLC) partnered to conserve 502 acres in Taghkanic, protecting a key piece of the Mid-Hudson Forest Corridor. CLC will operate the property as an accessible nature preserve with future public programming. (2025)
31 Jul 2026
Snake Mountain (East Nassau, Rensselaer County)
Scenic Hudson and Columbia Land Conservancy (CLC) partnered to conserve 502 acres in Taghkanic, protecting a key piece of the Mid-Hudson Forest Corridor. CLC will operate the property as an accessible nature preserve with future public programming. (2025)
31 Jul 2026
Scenic Hudson Statement on the New York State Budget
As the New York Legislature and Executive Chamber enter final Fiscal Year 2027 budget negotiations, we encourage them to stay the course and lead on climate and affordability by continuing to advance the goals of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).
27 May 2026
The Climate Law is New York’s Best Solution to the Affordability and Climate Crises
As the New York Legislature and Executive Chamber enter final Fiscal Year 2027 budget negotiations, we encourage them to stay the course and lead on climate and affordability by continuing to advance the goals of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).
23 Mar 2026
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