Those who contemplate the beauty of the Earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of birds, the ebb and flow of tides, the folded bud ready for spring. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature – the assurance that dawn comes after the night and spring after the winter. Rachel Carson – biologist, writer and ecologist

achel he new Carson’s millen- Rwords T nium has are as meaning- been met by a ful today as they powerful evolu- were at the tion at Scenic TOM LIGAMARI TOM LIGAMARI dawn of the Hudson. Our modern environmental movement, which she inspired. capacity to affect the future of the valley has doubled Scenic Hudson, Inc.’s efforts during the past year car- in two years, steadily accelerating our work in open ried forward a commitment to our mission and the spir- space preservation, riverfront community revitalization it of her work. We made important strides in advancing and environmental quality. the cleanup of toxic PCBs in the Hudson River. We Creative and complex initiatives are being carried worked with citizens and other groups to protect the out by our highly motivated staff, visionary manage- natural systems and heritage of our valley from massive, ment team and deeply committed board. By crossing new industrial and power facilities. And we continued traditional boundaries between Scenic Hudson, other preserving breathtaking landscapes and strengthening organizations and local communities, this team is community centers amidst the threats of sprawl. changing the way business is done. We remain dedicated to giving citizens a voice in With every success and looming challenge, we enjoy ensuring that the repeated refrains of nature will con- tremendous assistance from government, donors and tinue to provide their healing powers in the place we volunteers. Our appreciation is boundless. love, the Hudson Valley.

Ned Sullivan, president Marjorie L. Hart, chair of the board

1 VICTORY

A Victory for the Hyde Park HERITAGE CORRIDOR AND REGIONAL ECONOMY

For his courageous leadership during the Great Depression and World War II, Franklin Delano Roosevelt remains one of our most respected presidents. His legacy makes the F.D.R Home, Library and Museum in the Village of Hyde Park a treasured National Historic Site.

his year Scenic Hudson, Inc. worked collabora- The $3.1 million purchase was possible through the tively and proactively to save this internationally generosity of The Lila Acheson and DeWitt Wallace

HYDE PARK T renowned destination from the threat of “big Fund for the Hudson Highlands, established by the box” development. We leveraged the powers of our founders of The Reader’s Digest Association, Inc. private and public partners to plan an economically Others who showed faith we would deliver results on viable future for Hyde Park that will build on, rather this project included the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt than sacrifice, its unique character. Institute; McCann Foundation, Inc.; Gannett Foundation; Newman’s Own Foundation, Inc.; and an Defeating a big box store anonymous supporter who provided the lead challenge Twice in the ’90s Wal-Mart eyed property across grant for this initiative. from the F.D.R. site. In the spirit of our founders’ battle over Storm King Mountain, we were determined not A community presence to let a major commercial project sully a defining piece Scenic Hudson has emerged as a major community of our heritage. Last fall our land trust bought two stakeholder and joined the National Park Service, parcels totaling 46 acres to permanently shield land in Roosevelt Institute and town leaders in launching a the immediate vicinity of the F.D.R. property. visioning process for the hub of the historic F.D.R. corridor. We also engaged other preservationists, tourism and economic development officials as well as developers to help create a conceptual blueprint for Hyde Park to capitalize on its heritage assets.

Power of the press To further our cause and keep residents and decision-makers informed of our work, we reached out to key media. Reports appeared in The New York Times and numerous regional dailies. A group of National Public Radio affiliate stations and a national online publication also communicated news

CHRIS DAVIS CINA about our Hyde Park initiative. Springwood, the Roosevelt family home, provides visitors a chance to connect with the environment that shaped F.D.R.

2 TOM LIGAMARI Community volunteers help Scenic Hudson preserve a piece of Hyde Park history.

Our work in Hyde Park reflects our commitment to collaboration and our crusade to preserve open space and historic resources that contribute to the extraordi- Today and tomorrow nary nature of life in the Hudson Valley. Positive outcomes are evident. A drive-in theater located on part of the property we purchased has We are shaping the valley’s future. remained open, and we are exploring other site uses such as a World War II/Depression-era museum. We are part of an effort to re-establish Hyde Park’s town center and to enhance this distinctive gateway to the valley’s Great Estates Region. This year we plan to acquire three more acres as a further barrier to commercial development speculation and to forge a link with a trail that connects the F.D.R. site with Val-Kill, Eleanor Roosevelt’s cottage retreat.

JEFF ANZEVINO 3 FIGHT

Making Waves on the River in a NATIONALLY SIGNIFICANT CAUSE

Public sentiment and sound science prevailed in a major PCB cleanup victory for the Hudson River.

THE PCB he U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Demonstrating strong confidence in Scenic decision to dredge toxic Hudson River PCBs is Hudson’s work were numerous vitally important T big news. Our partnering with other environ- donors, including The Educational Foundation of mental, government and labor groups was key to mak- America, W. Alton Jones Foundation, Orchard ing it happen. Foundation, The Henry Phillip Kraft Memorial Fund of The New York Community Trust, The Henry Phillip Kraft Crunch time Memorial Fund of The Westchester Community After a 20-year PCB cleanup battle, this year was a Foundation and Hudson River Foundation for Science last-minute goal-line drive. We achieved our objective and Environmental Research, Inc. through strategic community outreach, media relations and governmental pressure in Albany and Washington. A grassroots effort Scenic Hudson led the formation of the coalition The coalition was a powerful presence from north Friends of a Clean Hudson, which united 11 national, of Albany to New York City and hammered home the state and regional organizations in efforts that greatly real science. exceeded expectations. Scenic Hudson partnered with the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater on a pro-cleanup candlelight vigil in 50 riverfront communities. The PCB battle also was a theme of our Great River Sweep, sparking citizen support in nearly 90 municipalities.

Using our technical expertise Scenic Hudson commissioned studies to inform residents. A Marist poll showed that a strong majority wanted the cleanup. A nationwide dredging report highlighted successful projects in 89 communities. Economic analysis done jointly with Clearwater forecast that the cleanup would generate 3,500 jobs and $88 million in wages.

Rallying local governments and citizens TOM LIGAMARI We mobilized 69 local governments GE’s Hudson Falls facility was one of two plants that – including New York City – and 170 dumped PCBs into the Hudson River. civic, environmental and health organizations to pass resolutions for removing PCBs from the river. Friends of 4 MICHELLE TERWILLIGER-HATHAWAY Candles for a Clean Hudson united people of all ages and gave them an opportunity to express their thoughts a Clean Hudson was represented at all 11 public on removing PCBs from the river. hearings, turning out thousands of supporters.

A multimedia battle GE mounted an unprecedented advertising blitz. coalition in asking Gov. George E. Pataki to advocate Its messages were disseminated via newspapers, for a full cleanup of the river. Our work with U.S. Rep. radio, television, billboards, lawn signs, direct mail, Maurice Hinchey and the offices of Attorney General a Web site and even two prime-time television Eliot Spitzer and Comptroller H. Carl McCall also was “documentaries.” critical. We maintained communication with the EPA We countered with highly and met with Administrator focused advertising and “earned Whitman on the eve of her land- media,” which resulted in strong mark decision. We made the case regional coverage as well as for a full and comprehensive stories and editorials in national cleanup and signaled strong outlets such as The New York opposition to a deal with GE that Times, The Washington Post and would have compromised the The Nation magazine. river for another generation. We also launched www.clean hudson.org, a one-stop information The road ahead source on Hudson River PCBs. We will continue our advocacy through future phases of Governmental outreach MARLENA MARALLO this cleanup. Scenic Hudson ensured that congressional members received the facts. We led the We are shaping the valley’s future. 5 REMEDIATIONS

Turning Industrial Wastelands into RIVERFRONT GEMS

Our land preservation and planning initiatives are transforming threatened landscapes and cityscapes into vibrant community resources from Westchester to Dutchess and Ulster counties.

reserving pristine Hudson Valley properties is We made the acquisition after the village, our co- vitally important. Transforming polluted or owner of the property, committed to remediate the site P neglected sites into beautiful places families and create the park. This Westchester County munici- can enjoy along the Hudson River is an even more pality’s $4.7 million investment was augmented by compelling undertaking for Scenic Hudson, Inc. $4.4 million from New York State. BROWNFIELD Scenic Hudson’s financial support, planning consul- A green space in the Highlands tation and help in securing the state funding were Scenic Hudson Park at Irvington opened in June integral to developing this urban oasis. 2001 with 12 landscaped acres of playgrounds, ball fields and spectacular Palisades and Manhattan views. One man’s junk Previously the area was a deteriorating lumberyard In the City of Beacon this spring, Scenic Hudson with contaminated soil. purchased and began cleaning up a four-acre junkyard Four years ago at the request of the Village of adjacent to 19 acres we bought previously. No longer Irvington, The Scenic Hudson Land Trust, Inc. purchased willing to just protest bad development, we have taken the parcel for $5.4 million to block an intensive resi- the lead in collaborating with the community and a dential development. This was possible with a grant developer to create a model waterfront site with a park from The Lila Acheson and DeWitt Wallace Fund for and a mix of economically and environmentally sound the Hudson Highlands. commercial and residential uses. This pioneering undertaking for an environmental group builds on a decade of Scenic Hudson’s land acquisitions in this Dutchess County city using Wallace Fund grants. We are a catalyst in this riverfront community’s renaissance.

Where the Headless Horseman rode Our high-profile advocacy continued for the proper reuse of the 97-acre former General Motors Corp. site in the Village of Sleepy GM dismantled its 97-acre former manufacturing plant Hollow. Intent on making this in the Village of Sleepy Hollow. Scenic Hudson advo- Westchester County parcel a benchmark for conserva- cates a community-friendly reuse of the land. tion and community-based riverfront development, we redoubled efforts with ally Historic Hudson Valley. GM in its preliminary announcement of plans for the site

6 Plans for the Yonkers Waterfront call for a continuous walkway bordering a public park and mixed-use development that protects views of the Palisades. this past summer indicated it shares many of our goals. Through sustained outreach with community leaders and GM and the facilitation of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers study, Scenic Hudson advanced the case for restoring the environmentally and historically adjacent to low- to mid-rise development that significant Pocantico River. The Shelby Cullom Davis preserves Palisades views and river access. The popular Foundation and The Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Inc. Beczak Environmental Center will anchor the park’s have provided essential support northern border on land preserved by The for our Sleepy Hollow initiative. Scenic Hudson Land Trust, Inc. Following a lawsuit years ago to block A tree grows in Yonkers a high-rise project, we obtained a 25-acre Twelve years of Scenic easement at this location, allowing us to Hudson advocacy came to scrutinize proposed projects and the park’s fruition this year with the design. Our strategy and perseverance groundbreaking for a five-acre proved effective. “urban village” on the City of Yonkers waterfront in We are shaping the valley’s future. Westchester County. The project will feature a continuous river- side walkway and public park

7 MARLENA MARALLO REINDUSTRIALIZATION

Continuing Leadership in POWER PLANT AND REINDUSTRIALIZATION ISSUES

Economic expansion in recent years and increased electricity demands have put the Hudson Valley at risk of becoming an industrial corridor. Scenic Hudson, Inc. continues to lead efforts to protect the environment and quality of life in the region as the valley’s economic and energy needs are met.

Energy battle in Greene County A Scenic Hudson lawsuit against the plant this year ith electricity deregulation in New York yielded a settlement that created a $2.5 million trust to State, out-of-state energy companies fund projects that will offset the plant’s effects on the W quickly acquired existing plants and sought Catskill/Olana viewshed. to develop new ones. Scenic Hudson successfully advo- cated “dry cooling” for the Athens Generating plant On the case with other power plants planned for the Town of Athens. As a result water con- Scenic Hudson has intervened in permit proceedings LEADERSHIP IN sumption will be reduced from the proposed 5 million for two other plants, an expansion of the Bowline facil- gallons a day to 185,000. Aquatic impacts will be vir- ity in the Town of Haverstraw in Rockland County and tually eliminated as will water-vapor plumes, often an repowering of the Bethlehem Energy Center in the energy plant’s most visible aspect. Town of Bethlehem in Albany County. In addition we continue as a watchdog in negotiations over renewals of water-withdrawal per- mits for six existing facilities in the lower Hudson Valley. Our principal concern is the huge vol- ume of river water taken for cooling, because many of these plants individually withdraw more than 800 million gallons daily. Scenic Hudson is advocating that the precedent established in the Athens case, which required dry cooling, be applied to any new plants and that quan- tum reductions in water use be achieved at existing or repowered facilities.

Against a massive cement plant Responding to St. Lawrence Cement’s proposal to site one of the nation’s largest cement plants in the Town of Greenport in Columbia County, we rose to the pressing need for action. Instrumental in forming the Hudson Valley Preservation Coalition, we helped unite a growing group of local, St. Lawrence Cement, which operates this facility in Greene County, regional and national opposition groups. would like to build one of the world’s largest cement plants near the City of Hudson in Columbia County. As part of a grassroots coalition, Scenic Hudson opposes the project on environmental and economic grounds. 8 Our region’s unparalleled quality of life does not

This summer the coalition filed for party status in have to be sacrificed in the drive to meet growing the New York State Department of Environmental energy requirements. Conservation permit proceeding and provided expert testimony on unmitigatable damage the project would cause the region. We raised considerably the profile of Hudson Valley media that led to widespread coverage concerns over inadequacies in the applicant’s environ- and helped galvanize regional opposition. mental impact statement and highlighted severe reper- cussions such as fine-particulate air pollution and nega- We are shaping the valley’s future. tive impacts on the valley’s character and historic fabric.

News from the front lines By working with the media, we raised public understanding of the dangers of the St. Lawrence Cement plant. We arranged a briefing for lower

MARLENA MARALLO 9 PROTECTION

Closing the Barn Door on Sprawl by SAVING AGRICULTURAL LANDSCAPES

Scenic Hudson, Inc. is collaborating with farmers and other organizations to protect Hudson Valley farms, working landscapes that give our region its great beauty and rare sense of place. We are strengthening agriculture and its important contributions to our area’s economy and quality of life.

his year The Scenic Hudson Land Trust, Inc. Rather than saving the last farm in a given locale, FARMLAND safeguarded a key part of the heritage that we secure a critical mass of agricultural land that will T defines a Columbia County community. We help maintain favorable conditions for farming and purchased development rights on four farms totaling preserve an area’s scenic and rural foundation. In 1,700 acres in the Town of Stuyvesant with funding Stuyvesant we built on the success of our 1998 pilot, from The Lila Acheson and DeWitt Wallace Fund for which protected seven farms totaling more than 1,000 the Hudson Highlands. We kept the land in private acres in the Town of Red Hook in Dutchess County. hands and on the tax rolls while permanently shielding Our initiative will next move to Ulster County. it from development. Looking to accomplish more An agricultural community Scenic Hudson’s farmland protection program The Stuyvesant project exemplifies our unique, proac- harnesses the power of public and private support tive approach to farmland preservation. With 80 percent for agriculture, an emerging trend that could be more of its land in agriculture, the town is a mosaic of crops, successful with greater state funding. dairies and woodlands. On the edge of a wave of devel- This year Gov. George E. Pataki proposed $12 million opment sweeping through the Hudson Valley, these for farmland protection. The state has grown its program farms are in danger of succumbing to suburban sprawl. since 1992 but not fast enough for demand, which last year exceeded $60 million. To boost the funding, we spear- headed the Hudson Valley Agricultural Heritage Partnership, in collaboration with the American Farmland Trust and Open Space Institute. Specific initiatives included a rally that brought farmers, conservationists and environmentalists to Albany to spur legislative support. We also unveiled a powerful advocacy publication that features compelling photos and stories of local farmers and communities dedicated to enhancing agriculture. Major funding for

JAMES BLEECKER these programs came from The

The scenic beauty of Hudson Valley farms is part of what led Congress to designate the area as “the landscape that defined America.” 10 JAMES BLEECKER Without effective conservation measures, poorly planned development threatens our agricultural treasures.

Dyson Foundation. The publication was underwritten Hudson will continue intervening to protect agriculture by The Dyson Foundation and Furthermore, a program and its bucolic landscapes. of the J.M. Kaplan Fund. We are shaping the valley’s future. In this place and time The importance of our mission can be appreciated by a startling statistic: The valley has lost 70 percent of its farmland in the last 55 years. However, because 20 percent of the region’s land base is farmed, Scenic MARLENA MARALLO 11 LAND PRESERVATION

LAND PRESERVATION MILESTONES

Scenic Hudson, Inc.’s land preservation program is appreciated by all the children, families and hikers who visit our 28 public parks and preserves. These precious lands safeguard critical habitats and provide barriers to suburban sprawl.

Numerous Parks and Preserves See Improvements We enhanced Scenic Hudson’s offerings at Madam Brett Park in the City of Beacon in Dutchess County by using industrial materials echoing this 12-acre park’s past to create a new entry sign and platform overlook- ing a dramatic waterfall on Fishkill Creek. Also in Dutchess County, we began significant site work, including stone wall restoration with student and MARGERY D. GROTON citizen volunteers, at our Hyde Park properties. In the Village of Irvington in Westchester County, The Beacon n addition to ensuring a bright tomorrow for Scenic Hudson Park at Irvington opened, marking this Salvage Yard was magnificent riverfront landscapes that inspired industrial property’s transformation into a beautiful purchased this generations of artists, we are protecting Hudson year and will I public area. At RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary in parts Valley farms and all they do to define our region’s become part of a of the Town and Village of Catskill in Greene County, unique character. mixed-use water- we installed a viewing platform that provides unparal- During the past year our land preservation milestones front development leled vistas of this 480-acre tidal-swamp forest. with public included work near the F.D.R. site in the Village of Hyde To further protect and interpret our 87-acre West parkland. Park, farmland protection in Columbia County and a Point Foundry Preserve, an ecologically and archeologi- riverfront acquisition in the City of Beacon. These proj- cally sensitive landscape, we developed an implementa- ects have been described previously in this publication. tion plan. This document identifies additional studies Landholdings Increased on Fishkill Ridge and potential partners needed to continue our work at this Putnam County site Scenic Hudson added nearly 600 acres to our Fishkill in the Village of Cold Ridge holdings. Two acquisitions in this environmentally Spring. We also com- sensitive area extended our ownership from just south pleted the first phase of Interstate 84 to the Hudson Highlands State Park, of a traffic study to bringing our total Fishkill Ridge preserve to 2,000 acres. accommodate future Protecting the Historic Gomez Mill House visitation. At the The Scenic Hudson Land Trust, Inc. secured an Shaupeneak Ridge option to acquire a conservation easement on a 51- Cooperative Recreation acre orchard as a buffer to the Gomez Mill House in Area in the Town of the Town of Marlboro in Orange County. Listed on the Esopus in Ulster National Register of Historic Places, the house is the County, a new kiosk CHRIS DAVIS CINA earliest existing Jewish residence in America and dates was installed, providing A renowned artist worked with to 1714. In conjunction with our efforts, the Gomez ecological information on groups of high school and college Foundation for Mill House secured an option to buy the 570-acre property. students to create an environmental sculpture at Poets’ Walk Romantic an adjacent 31 acres to create a park with landscape Landscape Park. 12 interpretation. For nearly two decades, Scenic Hudson’s land preservation efforts have been supported by generous grants from The Lila Acheson and DeWitt Wallace Fund for the Hudson Highlands. This year half the fund’s assets were transferred to Scenic Hudson to create the Lila Acheson and DeWitt Wallace Hudson Valley Land Preservation Endowment. While the amount of money available annually to us will not change, our ability to shape the valley through land preservation has been strengthened. TOM LIGAMARI

Partnering with Government Our Foundry Dock Park in the Village of Cold Spring will benefit from a $100,000 New York State grant to Putnam County to develop and implement a landscape design for this 0.7-acre riverfront park and adjoining historic Chapel of Our Lady. The grant also will fund an improved boat launch. We helped write a U.S. Department of Housing and

ROBIN ELLIOTT Urban Development grant that resulted in $600,000 Officials from Scenic Hudson, Westchester County and the for the City of Beacon to purchase a trolley and build Village of Irvington are joined by the public at the opening of Scenic Hudson Park at Irvington. a ferry dock. Also awarded to this community was $1.5 million for loans to small businesses and $2.5 million in tax credits for historic preservation. Another application we prepared led to a $346,300 New York State Solidifying Strategic Partnerships Environmental Protection The Scenic Hudson Land Trust, Inc. sold 60 acres of Fund Waterfront our Moodna Creek Marsh in the Town of New Windsor Rediscovery Grant. These in Orange County to the New York State Department of monies will enable us to Environmental Conservation (DEC) but kept ownership accelerate redevelopment of five acres and the historic Squire Nicoll house. of Beacon’s waterfront We also transferred conservation easements to the and to further support its New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic downtown revitalization. Preservation for acreage we protected in the Olana An additional $20,000 in Viewshed. Scenic Hudson staff worked with a representa- Environmental Protection An environmental sculpture created by a local artist tive of the National Park Service, above, to Funds is financing a study of and students was installed at our 120-acre Poets’ Walk enhance Foundry Dock Park. river access options, Romantic Landscape Park in the Town of Red Hook in including design of a visi- Dutchess County. Made of recycled newspaper, the art- tor orientation kiosk. work will biodegrade with time. In conjunction with the Village of Cold Spring and Putnam County, we established a conceptual site plan with numerous potential land and water recreation opportunities at our 0.7-acre Foundry Dock Park. Damage caused by all terrain vehicles (ATVs) on

Mount Beacon and Fishkill Ridge, both in Dutchess TOM LIGAMARI Protected land on Fishkill Ridge continues County, was closely monitored. The DEC now patrols our to grow. property, and plans call for ongoing community outreach to end destruction of this precious resource by ATVs. 13 RIVERFRONT COMMUNITIES

RIVERFRONT COMMUNITIES MILESTONES

To foster balanced, harmonious riverfront development, Scenic Hudson, Inc. promotes “smart growth” that creates economic progress by preserving and enhancing the valley’s exceptional resources.

Protected State-Owned Preserve Scenic Hudson’s advocacy prevented construction of a boat launch at the Nutten Hook Estuarine Research Reserve in the Town of Stuyvesant in Columbia County. Our activism led to permanent protection of this state- owned estuarine nature preserve and to appropriate siting of a new motorized boat launch.

Shaped Anti-Sprawl Initiatives Rather than merely reacting against inappropriate development proposals, we are defining and widely communicating concepts for economically and environ- RAY CURRAN mentally sustainable growth. During the last year Scenic Hudson helped form the Hudson Valley Smart The walkway on orking with citizens, public officials and Growth Alliance. This group of builders, realtors, the GM property developers, our Riverfront Communities environmentalists, and economic and land-use plan- will be the program advances planning and design future riverfront W ning professionals is creating and promoting “smart standards that protect scenic and historic properties, esplanade, growth” principles regionally. according to plans counteract sprawl and provide public access to the To further safeguard the Roosevelt legacy in Hyde developed by Hudson River. Park, we worked with the Historic Hyde Park Corridor Scenic Hudson. Our riverfront initiatives this year included advocat- Committee on development guidelines that will ing for an appropriate future for the former General enhance the character of this unique gateway region. Motors Corp. plant in the Village of Sleepy Hollow This effort is focusing on traffic calming, aesthetics, and for the heritage corridor in the Village of Hyde tourism expansion and pedestrian-friendly design. Park. We also analyzed negative impacts from the St. Lawrence Cement Plant proposed in Columbia County. These projects have been described previously in this publication.

Helped Develop Jet Ski Law Following our success last year with New York State Jet Ski legislation, we helped craft and shepherd pas- sage of a Jet Ski ordinance for the City of Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County. This victory marks the first local application of the state law since its July 2000 enact- ment. As a result a 300-foot “no wake” zone with HEATHER MACNISH speeds limited to 5 miles per hour was established Representatives from many groups worked together at planning along the two-mile shoreline. sessions to preserve the historic Hyde Park corridor.

14 Provided Assistance for Downtown and Waterfront Revitalization Scenic Hudson continued to help catalyze a downtown renaissance throughout the City of Beacon in Dutchess County. We advanced development of a trolley between the waterfront and Main Street, contributed to a citywide visitor orientation plan and provided strategic support for business retention

and recruitment efforts. JEFF ANZEVINO With other stakeholders along Beacon’s waterfront, Scenic Hudson helped protect stretches of the Taconic State Parkway, such including the city, Metro-North and Dia Center for the as the one shown above, from unsightly cell towers. Arts, we joined to create a plan for integrating the community’s urban center with its unique Hudson River setting. We were instrumental in helping the city obtain a $2.5 million Housing and Urban Development grant, as well as low-interest loans and funding from the Department of State, and in nominating the Beacon Community Exchange for an award it received from the New York Conference of Mayors.

Advanced New Paradigm on Transportation and Land-Use Links Our work with the Community Action Network began a dialogue to create a more context-sensitive

design for routes 9 and 20, the main streets for the JAY BURGESS Town of East Greenbush in Rensselear County. Grassroots protestors of the proposed St. Lawrence Cement plant have made their feelings known. Cell Tower Regulation Campaign Advanced Scenic Hudson’s dogged persistence convinced the New York State Department of Transportation to require Crown Castle International to withdraw its plan to erect 39 cell towers along the Taconic State Parkway. At 120 feet tall, the towers would have been spaced every three miles in the parkway’s right of way. The company now must develop an environmental impact statement for the project. We also contributed to a New York Department of State guide for local decision-makers seeking to regulate cell towers. We continue reviewing local laws and working closely with the Ulster County Board of Supervisors to create a regional approach to cell tower CHRIS DAVIS CINA siting that will reduce impacts. The City of Beacon’s downtown is showing signs of revitalization in part because of Scenic Hudson’s work in the community.

15 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MILESTONES

There are no issues more critical to Scenic Hudson, Inc. than clean air and water for the millions living along “America’s River.” We work with a variety of public and private partners, and of course citizens, to promote critical quality-of-life issues. AL POELZL

Our treasured he expertise in science, law and grassroots Hudson River Named Among America’s waterway was advocacy present in the earliest days of Scenic Most Endangered named among the Hudson remains the bedrock of our environ- The Hudson River in April was ranked fourth among nation’s most T mental program. Whether in the state legislature, town the nation’s 13 most endangered waterways. Our endangered rivers meeting hall or classroom, we are working to create a American Heritage River faces severe environmental due to PCB con- threats from PCB-contaminated sediments. Scenic tamination. sustainable Hudson Valley for future generations. Hudson joined other environmental groups in nominat- Power Plant and Reindustrialization ing the river for this dubious distinction to call national Issues Addressed attention to the immediate need for a PCB cleanup. Scenic Hudson is championing energy strategies American Rivers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to based on application of clean renewable technology protecting and restoring rivers nationwide, compiled for both new and older power plants. We are oppos- the list. ing massive, new industrial facilities on the river while advocating for thoughtfully sited, environmentally Amicus Brief Filed for PCBs benign development. Following a General Electric Co. lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. challenging the con- stitutionality of the federal Superfund program, Scenic Hudson joined the Natural Resources Defense Council and other leading environmental groups in preparing an “Amicus Curiae” (friend of the court) brief opposing GE’s action. 16 Gov. Pataki’s Hudson River Estuary Action Plan proposes annual funding to improve environmental management and public access along our American Heritage River.

We argued that the provisions GE seeks to eliminate have been used by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for more than 20 years to successfully remediate hundreds of Superfund sites that threatened the public health and environment. The brief also highlighted the fact that the very provisions GE challenged have been upheld numerous times by prior federal court rulings.

Governor Praised for Estuary Action Plan When Gov. George E. Pataki proposed a Hudson River Estuary Action Plan with $6 million to be spent annually, Scenic Hudson praised the move. The funds would go for increased study and management of aquatic life, habitat restoration and watershed tribu- tary management. Specifics of the initiative included recommended construction of two new or expanded boat launches, acquisition of up to 2,000 acres along the river and research to determine the potential for new Hudson River beaches. More than $156 million has been approved to enhance river estuaries since the first Estuary Action Plan in 1996.

Those looking for science-based information on PCBs in the Hudson River were

served by Scenic Hudson’s Web site. SEACOAST WEB DESIGN

Scenic Hudson is involved with permit proceedings for several power plants, including the Bowline facility in the Town of

Haverstraw in Rockland County. TOM LIGAMARI

17 PUBLIC OUTREACH

COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC OUTREACH MILESTONES

A key component of grassroots advocacy and the real engine propelling Scenic Hudson, Inc. is an educated, motivated public. To keep our important initiatives in the minds and hearts of our supporters, we undertake numerous communications and public relations programs. Our presence in news reporting, representation at public forums, sponsorship of major conferences, community-focused volunteerism, and publications create strategic links for us with regional, national and global constituencies.

papers throughout the valley. We also got the facts and unbiased science out to national publications such as The Nation, Washington Post and Associated Press.

On the Air Coverage by radio and television also was strong. The Great River Sweep garnered national attention again when weatherman Dave Price highlighted the

COMMUNICATIONS event on Fox TV’s “Good Day New York.” As another example, our farmland preservation was the subject of a public affairs show on NBC affiliate WNYT/TV-13 in Albany.

SETH MCKEE Scenic Hudson voices were frequently heard on valley radio stations. We reached a wide demographic Our media On the Record through regular reports aired by 10 National Public presence edia coverage that raised public awareness Radio affiliate stations in New York State and included helped advance diverse Scenic Hudson ini- frequent Massachusetts. This public broadcasting group also tiatives this year. As just one indication of television M featured Scenic Hudson experts on its nationally syndi- the impact of our media relations program, Scenic and radio cated program, “The Environment Show.” Our reach coverage. Hudson was mentioned in news articles more than 500 to the New York City market included interviews on times this year – an average of 10 times per week. The WEVD-AM and WCBS-AM radio. New York Times included major stories on our work in the City of Beacon in Dutchess County and at the for- Kiosks and Brochures Designed mer GM plant in the Village of Sleepy Hollow in Several new brochures were created, including trail Westchester County, on our Columbia County farmland guides for two of our parks. A pamphlet about our protection program and our purchase of the former conservation-based community service programs and Roosevelt property in the historic Village of Hyde Park another on our volunteer initiatives encouraged people in Dutchess County. to get involved. We expanded and improved our popu- We held briefings with outlets such as The New lar adventure guide, which provides outdoor enthusi- York Times, Times Union, Daily Gazette, Poughkeepsie asts directions and site descriptions for our 28 parks. Journal and Hudson Valley magazine. The stories, op- Kiosk panels were created for Mount Beacon that eds and numerous editorials that resulted were a pow- describe this Dutchess County property’s history as well erful boost to our advocacy. as park improvements planned by Scenic Hudson. As the PCB battle continued this year, Scenic Seasonal tree and wildlife identification panels were Hudson staff were quoted continuously in daily news- 18 CHRIS DAVIS CINA CHRIS DAVIS CINA RITA D. SHAHEEN A new kiosk greets visitors to A family picks up trash along the Environmental educator Patrick Keegan instructs Beacon school Poets’ Walk Romantic Landscape Hudson River shoreline in teacher Alicia Reilly about stream life at Madam Brett Park in Park in Dutchess County. Putnam County. Dutchess County.

post cards to Gov. George E. Pataki and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Scenic Hudson’s designed for several of our properties in Dutchess, Great River Sweep, our annual cleanup along the Ulster and Greene counties. Hudson River, also drew supporters to our PCB battle. Directed by 115 volunteer coordinators, more than Hudson River Waterfront Map Published 3,600 volunteers bagged 50 tons of trash. Through a partnership with Hudson Valley Tourism and the I Love New York tourism campaign, we pro- Environmental Education Flourishes duced the Hudson River Waterfront Map, a guide to Scenic Hudson expanded our field trip programs, river-related events and attractions. About 90,000 using our parks as an “outdoor classroom” resource copies were distributed throughout the region. When for teachers and students in the Beacon City and residents or travelers consult this information-packed Kingston school districts. Nearly 400 budding environ- publication, they will find 20 Scenic Hudson parks mentalists participated in field trips or classroom-based identified on the map. programs, while 11 teachers provided input for a cur- riculum guide. We also partnered with four schools Web Site Redesigned and Expanded and two community programs to involve 158 students In an ongoing effort to improve our Web presence, in ecology lessons as part of a trail maintenance pro- we provided Internet surfers with regularly updated gram at five of our properties. content, including newsletter articles, press releases and event bulletins. A specially designed portion of the Supporters Make Our Properties site was a critical tool for mobilizing citizens in the PCB More Hospitable cleanup campaign. Our PCB coalition, Friends of a This year 37 families donated their time as gate- Clean Hudson, created a Web site to keep citizens up keepers and park monitors at our 76-acre Burger Hill to date on actions they could take to support the Park, and 10 individuals served as park committee cleanup of the Hudson River. members and tour guides at our 120-acre Poets’ Walk Romantic Landscape Park, both in Dutchess County. Two Major Events Ignited PCB This invaluable support helps Scenic Hudson create a Cleanup Support hospitable and informative experience at our parks. Scenic Hudson collaborated with Hudson River Sloop Clearwater to coordinate candlelight vigils in 50 communities involving 3,000 people in support of a PCB cleanup. The effort generated a wave of advocacy 19 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC HUDSON VOLUNTEERS

Jackie Adams Ellen Butowsky Mark Diorio Manna Jo Greene Richard Anderson Jamie Bytheway Sister Maureen Donnely Alyson Greenlee

2001 Howard Adriance Thomas Caldwallader Briana Douglas Jessi Grillo Katie Ahmadi Irene Caldwell-Smith Nisler Downer Debbie Gross Beatrice Alford Camilla Calhoun Debi Duke Addie Guance Irene Amato Howie Callies Jennifer Dunlap Ann Guenther Elizabeth Baker Beverly Canin Pat Dunleavy Linda-Brook Guenther Dave Baldauf Jeanne Casatelli Fran Dunwell Patti Guercio Janice Baldwin Allegra Ceci Rachel Dykeman Ed Guider Debbie Balestra Jay Chapman Christopher Eachus Creek Guyversen Teri Barr Sarah Charlop-Powers Jean Eaton Cynthia J. Hacker Denise Barton Martha Cheo Eric Eckley Debbie and Art Martin Baumgold Jose Chevere Jill Edmonds Hagedorn Ozzie Bateman Lauren Chin Danny Einbender Christine S. Han Carl Belfiglio Andy Chiusano Marilyn Elie Sarah Hanaburgh Jim Bennett Amy Christie Matt Elliot Maureen Hammill Charlie Bell Jonathan Chu Ralph and Betty Essery Dave Hardy Aaron Bennett Len Cleveland Rafael Espaillat Peter Harris Elizabeth Bicking Stacy Collier-DeIeso Chris Eyler Trevor Harris Barbara and Bob Bielenberg Dave Conover Linda and Ed Faber Gil Hawkins Simon Binder Diana Cook Larry Federman Peter Heckler Hans G. Boehm Julia Corbally-Carson Eve Felder Jane Heidgerd Wendy Bohlinger Nancy Couse Jean Ferretti Cheryl Heilig Bob Bondi Jessica Cox E. Curtis Fleck Rich Heinz Jim Bopp Penelope Cox Danielle Fontaine Glen Heller Rusty Borris Jeff Crane Megan Ford Leo and Dorothy Hellerman Josh Borthwick Matthew Cruz Jenny Fowler Patricia Henighan Sharon Fowler Kurt Henry Christopher Fox Ted Herman Susan D. Frampton David Higby Joe Franco Shelley Hirsch Peggy Franco Valerie Holmes Bruce Frishkoff Gil Hopkins Ann and Mirko Gabler Les Hullcoop Leslie Gabriel Janet Hutchings Mike Gallager Jenny Ingriham Tim Gamble John Jacobsen Sister Susan Gardella Lorrane Jackson Joe Gardner Mark Jargo Joe Gardner, Jr. Peter Jung Betsy Garthwaite Meredith Kates The Rev. Theodore Gerken Liz Kauffman Larry Gerrick Patrick Keegan Wayne Gilchrest John Kelly Peter Goldbach Robert Kelly Barry Goldberg Amy Kenison Chloe Goldberg Dana Kenison Chris Bowser Scott Cuppett Eduardo Gonzalez John Keogh James Bleeker Ann D’Andrea Jon Goplerud Janet and Dave Kettler Eron Bloomgarden Eric Daillee Karine Gordineer Valerie Kilmer Lisa Brayton Jane and Walt Daniels Peter Goss Valerie Kimbrough Bill Brickwedde Jim Davis Gerritt Graham Esther Kiviat Adam Brown Don DeBar Logan Grange Elyse Knight Claudia Bruce Rich Deeley Drayton Grant Ernie Kohlmetz Helen Bunt Pompey Delafield Josie Gray Amy Konrad Marilyn Burch Jen Destefano Kathy Greco Betsy Kopstein Janet Burnet David DiGregorio Adam Green Lenora Kovacs Judy Burns Abrahan Diop Jan Greenberg Virginia Kozinla 20 Ron Rosen Paula and Michael Trimble Jonah Rosenberg Melinda Trotti Margie Rosencranz Lorna Tychostup Peter Rostenberg Wendy Ulrich Steve Ruff Sarah Underhill Chris Ruhe Denise VanBuren Gerry Sadoski The Rev. Rick Vargas Mladenka Salmon Debbie Vey Joanne Salvo Grace Virola Barbara Sammons Bill Volk Ron and Ruth Samuelson Christopher Walbrecht Mary Jo Sanguily Kat Walmsley Susannah Satten Bob Walters Debbie Lambert Sarah N. Papier Linda Sauers Will Wayes Tim Lamorte Amy Parekh Francine and Carl John Weber Cindy Lanzetta Arielle Parsons Schafer Shani Weiner Cara Lee George Patanovic Joan Scheu Carole J. Wentzel Arianne Lendino Charlene Payden Grace Schoonmaker Bob Whitcomb Sylvia Lendino Robin Pell Susan Schryver Mary Wickham William Lenhart Joe Pelote Carl Schwartz Kristen Wilson Peter Leonard Lou Peppe Michelle Seargent Taffy Williams Debbie Lewis Nydia E. Perez, M.D. Pete Seeger Cheryl Winship David Lilburne Sue Pezzolla Karen Shada Ryan Wisniewski Barbara Lockhart Mike Pfisterer Arielle Shanok Beth Wohl Christine Lucas The Place Family Charles Shanok Sue Wotton Mami Mabile Frank and Stephanie Plant Gregory Shaheen Jonathan Wright John Maile Steve and Alice Plotnick Luke Shaheen Rose Marie Zengen Christine Maggio Kristi Plunkett Troy Shaheen Laura Zieja Jeremy Magliero Len Poletta Rhonda Shary The Hon. Richard Zieja Jay Mankita Kathleen Pollack Doris Shaw Marion A. Zimmer Thomas Mansfield Penny Pollack Peter Sheehan Dan Zinder Tony and Margaret Marquez Nick and Kat Polys Tom Shimada Cynthia Zipf Eric Marshall Sam Pratt Steven Siegel Kate Martino Mark Price Laura Skutch And…the 3,600 Great River Benito Martinez David and Anne Pugh Stephanie Slater Sweep volunteers; the 3,000 Andrea Mastor George Quasha Will Solomon Candles for a Clean Hudson Jim Mays John Quilty Frank Somers volunteers; the thousands who Ann McClellen Tim Quilty Beth Smith wrote letters in support of a Geralynn McDowell Davida Rabb Sam Spears PCB cleanup and the 67 busi- Kathy McGentrick David Radovanovic Dr. Shelden Spencer nesses and organizations that Eileen McGuire James Rahm Eileen Spring participated in Scenic Hudson’s Olivia McKee Roxanna Rainboth Judy Stahl volunteer programs. Peter Melewski Carrie Ramsey Alice Stanne Janine Melillo Carol Rauch Margaret Stanne Phil Mickle Bob Recknagle Steve Stanne Branda Miller Steve Redman Mike Steffens Lorraine Moffat Doug Reed Annie Sullivan Kathy Moloney Mike Regan Tara Sullivan Meg Moloney Chelsea Reiss Brittney Scott George Muller Taylor Reiss Edna Sussman Linda Murphy Helen and Bill Relyea Pam Tobias Susan Murphy Ray Rice Betty Tabor Susan J. Murphy Linda Richards Sarah Taylor Tara Murphy Nicole Riche Janice Teisch Linda Murray Robert Richer Jen Tether Erin Mushier Zoë Riel Dana Terwilliger Linda Mussmann Gordon Riggs Jan Thatcher Rose Netti Gene Riordan Walt Thompson Patricia Nichter Edna Rivera Russel Thorpe Leith Nye Theresa Robinson Pete Tilgner Chuck Oliver Ann Roemmele Elizabeth Toll Kathy and Martin Overington Peter Rose Ernie Torres Anne Marie Palefsky Lyn Rosen Marion Trieste 21 DEVELOPMENT

DEVELOPMENT MILESTONES

Whether buying land and creating public parks, fighting air and water pollution or helping revitalize urban centers, Scenic Hudson, Inc. can always count on our steadfast supporters to make it all possible.

River and our valley. The celebration’s novel approach attracted many new supporters as well as many enthu- siastic gala patrons from past years.

International Environmental Award Presented Scenic Hudson bestowed its first International Visionary Award for Environmental Achievement on Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome. The Ecumenical Patriarch, worldwide leader of Orthodoxy, was recognized for pioneering work on the Black Sea and Danube River

LORNA TYCHOSTUP and for promoting an ecological ethic. Environmental and Ecumenical Church leaders Frederic C. Rich or nearly four decades Scenic Hudson has joined members of was this year’s earned a reputation as a first-class environmen- The Highlands “Non-Gala” Gala tal advocacy, land preservation and community Society at the Nov. honoree. F planning organization. In keeping with this tradition, 13, 2000, luncheon we are meeting emerging and pressing challenges in New York City. facing the Hudson Valley. The “Green This year Scenic Hudson established relationships Patriarch” was wel- with 1,351 new supporters. We significantly increased comed by Gov. funding from foundation and government sources as George E. Pataki well as individuals. Emphasis was put on initiatives to and presented the build community-based giving in which contributors award by friend also supported projects directly impacting their town, William K. Reilly, village or city. former administrator of the U.S. “Non-Gala” Gala a Huge Hit Environmental This year’s Spirit of the River Gala had no date, no Protection Agency.

time and no party, so “guests” did not even leave GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA home to participate. Low on overhead, the innovative Storm King Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, at party raised nearly $250,000 – all of which directly Circle Reception right, was joined by former New York supported our vital work. Hosted State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner John P. The theme, “Reaching a Bend in the River,” signified Our Storm King Cahill and Scenic Hudson President the divergent path we took in celebrating honoree Circle event was host- Ned Sullivan when he was honored by Frederic C. Rich, board president of The Scenic Hudson ed Oct. 15, 2000, by Scenic Hudson for his environmental Land Trust, Inc., for his contributions to the Hudson Scenic Hudson leadership.

22 ERIN RILEY-WEST Storm King Circle Chair Wheelock Whitney III dis- Coalition members celebrate the victory that saved the 352-acre Hillpoint property in cusses event details with host and Scenic Hudson Westchester County. supporter Illiana van Meeteren.

Donors for Irvington Park Saluted The completion of Scenic Hudson Park at Irvington and the supporters who made it possible were toasted at a June 27, 2001, party at Solera Restaurant in the Village of Irvington in Westchester County. The supporter Illiana van Meeteren at The Meadows, her evening’s sponsor was Averdale International, repre- home in the Town of Rhinebeck in Dutchess County. sented by Robert P. McGraw, chairman and president, Scenic Hudson President Ned Sullivan and board Chair and his wife, Dawn A. Watson, both longtime friends Marjorie L. Hart spoke with guests about the necessity of Scenic Hudson. of historic preservation and environmental protection. Celebration Marked Hillpoint Acquisition Author Featured at River Champions Organizations and individuals responsible for the Reception $6 million purchase of 352 forested acres in the Town This year’s River Champions Reception was held of Cortlandt in Westchester County united for a June March 22, 2001, and hosted by Scenic Hudson board 16, 2001, reception at the garden of a Scenic Hudson member David N. Redden at Sotheby’s in New York supporter, the late Paul Mayen. The Hillpoint property, City. William Shutkin, author of “The Land that Could southern gateway to the Hudson Highlands, was Be: Environmentalism and Democracy in the Twenty- threatened by an intensive proposed housing project. First Century,” was the keynote speaker. River Scenic Hudson President Ned Sullivan and The Scenic Champions and Storm King Circle and Highlands Hudson Land Trust, Inc. Executive Director Steve Society members in attendance were recognized for Rosenberg addressed attendees about a town park their support. planned for the site and thanked donors and Farmland Advocacy Publication Unveiled volunteers. at Winery Reception Scenic Hudson Supporters Open More than 170 supporters of a farmland preserva- Their Home tion coalition led by Scenic Hudson, American Stephen and Elizabeth Shafer, owners of historic Farmland Trust and Open Space Institute attended a Anchorage Farm in the Village of Saugerties in Ulster June, 15, 2001, celebration debuting “Saving Working County, welcomed fellow west bank residents to enjoy Landscapes: A Campaign for Hudson Valley Farms.” breathtaking views of the Hudson River while learning Held at the Millbrook Vineyards and Winery in the more about Scenic Hudson’s exciting programs. The Town of Washington in Dutchess County, the event June 18, 2001, gathering included a tour of this showcased the 30-page, photo-filled book and notable sheep farm. revealed an action plan for strengthening farming and protecting agricultural landscapes.

23 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC HUDSON SUPPORTERS – THANK YOU.

Scenic Hudson, Inc. expresses appreciation to all its supporters for their generous contributions during the period of July 1, 2000, to June 30, 2001. Because of their unwavering commitment, we 2001 were able to continue our important mission and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities throughout the Hudson Valley region.

Individual Donors The Highlands Storm King Circle Mr. and Mrs. James W. Kate Whitney and Harbison, Jr. Franklin A. Thomas Society Gifts of $1,000-$4,999 Mr. and Mrs. Morrison H. Wheelock Whitney III Hudson River Anonymous (6) Heckscher Anton F. Wilson Gifts of $5,000 and Stewardship Mr. and Mrs. Warren J. Adelson Marion S. Heiskell Mr. and Mrs. John H. Winkler above Catherine and Arthur Armitage Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Herlitz Society Anonymous (7) Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Arnow Michele Hertz and River Champions Mr. and Mrs. C. Frederick Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Bender IV Lawrence Friedman Individuals who have Buechner Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Berner Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Hoch Gifts of $175-$999 included Scenic Hudson Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Ehrlich Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Cane Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Hoyt Anonymous (29) in their estate or long- Dr. and Mrs. Herbert E. Gade Mr. and Mrs. Cummins Anne E. Impellizzeri Lee Adler term financial plans. Anna Carlson Gannett Catherwood, Jr. Thomas J. Kavaler and Winthrop Aldrich Marjorie and Gurnee Hart Anonymous (8) Jean M. Cluett Loretta Preskler Edward A. Ames Christine Lehner Hewitt Barry Benepe Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rodgin Jean L. Knowles-Hedlund Gillian Anderson and Karl F. Kirchner Cohen Jane Liddell Bass Ned Baldwin Michael T. Martin Ralph Arditi and Robin A. Shelby Mr. and Mrs. Claudio Marzollo Arditi Joseph F. McCrindle Arda Hutter Ronald J. McGowan Norma K. Asnes Richard L. Menschel Ann Cox Mr. and Mrs. John Meggitt Mr. and Mrs. Ronald R. Atkins Friedrike Merck Mrs. Kenneth Baldwin Alvin Mesnikoff Mr. and Mrs. Douglas H. Banker Mr. and Mrs. C. Edward Midgley Henry C. and Karin J. Barkhorn Gerald Morgan, Jr. Cheryl L. Barr Robert and Susan Morgenthau Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bates Dr. and Mrs. Dennis J Murray Evan Mason and Garrard Beeney Will Nixon Beth Bengston Mr. and Mrs. Cecil J. North, Jr. Richard Bernstein Ralph W. Odell Mr. and Mrs. Heinz Bertelsmann Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Olney Mr. and Mrs. Hans Bertram- David Orentreich Nothnagel Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Paduano Mrs. George P. Bissell, Jr. JODY HARRIS Mr. and Mrs. Rodman Patton Constance R. Blair Scenic Hudson supporters: Leo C. O’Neill (board member), Kip Bleakley O’Neill, Dawn Donald A. Pels Wing S. Blake and Keith Alastair Watson, Marjorie Hart (board chair) and Robert P. McGraw, chairman and president of Warrie and James Price Peter P. Blanchard III Donna Pylman, Esq. Lauren Blum Averdale International. Ken Robbins and Judi Robbins Jo A. Borek and Mrs. Janos Scholz William A. Lowell Mrs. Syd Silverman Mr. and Mrs. William B. Brannan Mr. and Mrs. James M. Lober Mrs. Francis H. Cabot Madison Cox G. Spanu and N. Olnick Mrs. Walter F. Brissenden William and Mary Lunt Donald W. Fowle Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Crane Dianne Stern Carolyn Summers Brittenham Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martucci Aimee J. Frank Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Cresci Robert McGraw and Anna Carlson Gannett Mr. and Mrs. David Cullen Dawn A. Watson Joan C. Gilson Holly Daly* Mr. and Mrs. Jason McManus Shirley Gilson Strachan Donnelley, Ph.D. Natalie Merchant Mr. Thurston Greene Georgiana Ducas Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. O’Brien Marjorie and Gurnee Hart Richard W. Ellis Mr. and Mrs. Leo C. O’Neill* Joyce L. Hunt Mr. and Mrs. Irvine D. Flinn George W. Perkins, Jr. George V. Hutton Mrs. Quintin U. Ford David B. Poor and Ronald J. McGowan William M. Harris Patricia M. Beilman Barbara A. McNitt Mr. and Mrs. B. Harrison Frankel Mr. and Mrs. Emerson W. Pugh* Brenda Melstein Debra B. Mayer and Mr. and Mrs. R. Stewart Rauch David H. Mortimer Joseph B. Frumkin Mr. and Mrs. David N. Redden Mrs. Frederick H. Osborn, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John P. Furfaro Alexander S. Reese Frederick Osborn III The Hon. and Mrs. Evan Mrs. Willis L.M. Reese Mrs. Roger S. Plowden Galbraith Frederic C. Rich Elizabeth B. Pugh Brig. Gen. and Mrs. Patrick Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sanchez David N. Redden Garvey JODY HARRIS Marvin Schwartz and Mrs. Willis L.M. Reese Larry and Betsy Gile Donna Schwartz River Champions Bill and Lynn Edsall. Frederic C. Rich Martin and Enid Gleich Mrs. Louis Starr Cushing B. Snider John M. Goodfellow, Jr. Peter A. Vlachos Stephen W. Tator Mr. and Mrs. James Goodrich Coralie S. Toevs Mr. and Mrs. Roger G. Brooks Mr. and Mrs. John P. Wort Maris VanAlen William and Elma Gregg Illiana van Meeteren John G. Broughton Mr. and Mrs. Alexander E. Valerie van der Heyden Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Guenther Mrs. Thomas M. Waller Adele H. Brown Zagoreos Wheelock Whitney III William L. Harris Raymond Wapner and Robinson Osborn Brown 24 Alexander E. Zagoreos Peter Courmont David J. Brumfield and Mr. and Mrs. Eliot D. Hawkins Mrs. John C. Newington H. Claude Shostal Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Agee Edward M. Handlin III Mr. and Mrs. Lee Heffner Michael A. Nicklas Herbert L. Shultz Janet K. Allison Mr. and Mrs. William S. John Heist Adaline F. Ogilvie-Laing Mrs. Syd Silverman Nancy Allison Bucknall* Mr. and Mrs. James Hermiston Francesca Olivieri and Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey G. Smith Lydon E. Amy Mr. and Mrs. Albert K. Butzel Renee L. Hertz Christopher White Scott and Beth Solak* Maureen and Chuck Andola Peter Bynum and Susan Coleman Anita Hoecker and Helen Olson David A. and Linda Souers Mr. and Mrs. Kozo Aoyama Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Carleton Alice M. Hoecker David A. Oestreich Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Appell Mrs. William L. Cary James L. Hoover Sally M. Avery Katharine M. Chapman Amanda W. Hopkins Jane Axel Paul Childs Anne M. Huibregtse Sybil K. Baldwin Mr. and Mrs. Douglas M. Mr. and Mrs. John E. Hume III Sarah M. Barnaby Cochrane Eileen A. Hurley Lisa Barnes-Schwartz Joel Coen Mr. and Mrs. George V. Hutton Cheryl L. Barr Stanley Coffman Marvin Israelow and Michael Barret Richard M. Cohn Dorian Goldman Deborah Barrow Edward T. Cone Jeh V. Johnson Mrs. Philip Bastedo James Constant Mr. and Mrs. Glen Johnson Gerard W. Bell Mr. and Mrs. John Cooper- Francesca Jones Roberta Berger Mullin Mr. Max Kahn and Lori Berkowitz Mr. and Mrs. Richard Corbett Ms. Kathy Lampe* Robert J. Berlin Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Crossman Philip Karmel Mr. and Mrs. John A. Beverley Dale S. Cunningham Mrs. Frederick Kates June R. Bingham Patricia Daly and Henry Schreiber Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton F. Kean Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Bischoff Stephen S. and Mary Beth Daniel David L. Kemp Benson Blake, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Evan A. Davis Meg Kilgore Jay Bloomfield Mrs. Howland Davis Tom Klapper Mord Bogie Judith Davis Richard C. Kleinberg Richard D. Bohm Angus and Madlyn Deming Michael J. Klingensmith Madeline Bohnsack John A. Dierdorff Dr. and Mrs. N. M. Kotecha Michael Bonacker Michael Dowling Stan and Dorit Kramer Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. Borer Alexander F. Draper Hendrik Kranenburg Mrs. B. K. Borgen Mr. and Mrs. Wolcott B. Lars Kulleseid Storm King Circle member Lisina Hoch. Mr. and Mrs. David N. Borton Dunham, Jr. Stephen and Marci Kursh Mr. and Mrs. William E. Boyce Susanne Durst Elizabeth Barrett and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Paden Mr. and Mrs. Andrew D. Mr. and Mrs. Squire M. Bozorth Valery and Hal Einhorn Lee Kyriacou Elizabeth Panzer Soussloff Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brady The Rev. and Mrs. Joseph M. Douglas Land and David Patterson and Peter N. Speliopoulos Timothy Brandon and Elliott Victoria Peebles Deborah Allen Mr. and Mrs. John W. Steger Nancy Slowik Joel Epstein Mr. and Mrs. W. Loeber Landau Eleanora Patterson John H. Steinberg and Jill Pliskin Jonathan Brandt Russ A. Ethington and Mr. and Mrs. John C. Lankenau Patricia S. Patterson Mr. and Mrs. William Y. Stevens* Stan Breite and Eppie Convel Nancy Sweet Deborah Lans Leila Peck Mr. and Mrs. Ned Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Brenhouse Charlotte Evans Barbara Lapp Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Irene Szymanski Mr. and Mrs. Hoke Brissenden Richard and Rebecca Evans Mr. and Mrs. John S. Lawrence Pennington, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Szypula Hal Buch Sheldon Evans and Helena Lee Mrs. George Perkins Charles J. Tanenbaum Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bumstead Martha McMaster David and Judith Lewittes James M. Petrie Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tannen Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas R. Burke Mr. and Mrs. William M. Evarts, Jr.* Jane Liddell Bass Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Pierce, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Tanner Richard T. Button Mr. and Mrs. Raymond G. Falci Mr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Lindo Margaret Pierpont Luraye S. Tate John W. Caffry Carl and Helen Feind Susan Livingston Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Plummer Stephen W. Tator Dara Caponigo and Maggie Flanigan and Mark P. Lobene Ann C. Poll Pamela A. Timmins David Steinberger* Richard Dow Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Logan Mr. and Mrs. Frederic P. Putnam Maynard W. Toll Nancy Carmichael and Rachel Fletcher Mr. and Mrs. Bevis Longstreth Jean N. Quale Mr. and Mrs. Lewis E. Topper Michael Washburn Dr. and Mrs. Henry C. Frick II Mr. and Mrs. James J. Lowe Bruce J. Raskin Sandra I. Van Heerden William D. Carr Mr. and Mrs. Leandro S. Galban Stephanie Lynn Charlene J. Ray Patricia Vance Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Case* Sergio J. Galvis and Douglas and Diane Maass Mrs. Frederick Recknagel Philip R. Von Stade Sara Cashen and Tony Muoser Mary Lee White Joanne J. Malina Mr. and Mrs. John R. Reese Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Wally Chambers Robert T. Gannett Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Mandel Dr. and Mrs. William H. Reese Vrooman Helen Chapman Mr. and Mrs. N. Richard Gershon Mr. and Mrs. Joel Mandelbaum Mark Reisman and Francois Vuilleumier Melba Chodosh Ingrid C. Gersin Robert Mangold Rika Levin Reisman Cynthia C. Wainwright Dr. and Mrs. Harold Chorny John H. and Wanda Glasse Phoebe E. Martuscello Ira M. Resnick Mr. and Mrs. William B. Warren Carol A. Christensen and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Glinert Helen Mattin Dr. and Mrs. Peter Richter Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Watts Karl J. Drake Mr. and Mrs. Ron G. Goldman Stephen Mayer Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Kevin J. Weber and Ursula Cliff Susan Goodfellow Yvonne I. Mayer Rigolino, Jr.* Constance M. Kehoe Claudia H. Cohl Dr. and Mrs. Donald Lloyd Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. McAvey Dr. and Mrs. Chandler Robbins Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Constance J. Collins Gordon Mr. and Mrs. W. David McCoy Morris and Katherine Roberts Weissinger, Jr. Sharon Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Kingdon Gould, Jr. Barnabas McHenry, Esq. Susan Robinson Mrs. Taggart Whipple John Corcoran Jan and Lester Greenberg Marie Louise McHugh Toni J. Robinson Edward B. Whitney Walter and Joan Cordani Mr. and Mrs. John M. Greener Ellen McLaughlin Laurance Rockefeller John H. Whitworth, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. J. Martin Cornell Susan Greer and J. Scott Greer Mr. and Mrs. Raymond E. Mrs. Jim Rod Mr. and Mrs. Ross J. Williams Anthony Cottone Jerrold Gretzinger and Meagher, Jr. Christopher du P. Roosevelt Robert Wise William N. Creasy, Jr. Margaret Staley Chas A. Miller III Marian H. Rose Rebecca Wisniewski* Susan M. Cremin Mr. and Mrs. Martin Gross Dr. and Mrs. Eric K. Miller Jonathan Rosen Douglas M. Woodham and Christian R. Cullen Mrs. William P. Hacker Scott W. Miller Steve Rosenberg and Debi Duke Dalya Inhaber Mr. and Mrs. William W. John Haines and Frances Monahan Joel Rosenkranz and Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Worth Davenport Margaret Yonco Haines Jim Monahan Janis Conner Marguerite Yourcenar Paul E. Davison and Susan Hall Mr. and Mrs. Eugene C. Alan D. Ruck Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Zink Kathleen Lowden Dr. and Mrs. Richard H. Montgomery Christine M. Ruppert Mr. and Mrs. George M. Kristina Deimel Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Richard Morrill Judith and William Ryan Zoebelein Barbara Duncan Deller Walter J. Handelman Mr. and Mrs. William F. Morrill Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sacks Karen Zukowski and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence R. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Harckham Mrs. Stanley G. Mortimer, Jr. James Schamus and David Diamond Dittelman John Hargraves and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth F. Nancy Kricorian Kathleen Moriarty and John O. Doern Nancy Newcomb Mountcastle, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Justin Scheer Keith Zullow Henry L. Donaldson Eleanor Harmantas Peter Mozejko Paul Schlender* Mary Ellen Eardley Giselle N. Harrington Mrs. Edward A. Mulvey Mr. and Mrs. George J. Schnepf* Contributors J.T. Easley Roberta Karmel Harrison* Mrs. Curt Muser David Schwartz Mr. and Mrs. Frank Eberhart Joseph Hart Nancy Nesle Diane Secker Larson Gifts of $100-$174 Alicia Edelberg Julia N. Harte and Nigel Roy Neuberger Mr. and Mrs. Peter Seeger Anonymous (41) Charlotte and Edgar Edelsack Widdowson Charles Neuhauser Frank and Gio Seldin Gail Abrams Dr. Karen Edwards and Mr. and Mrs. David Hathaway Alan G. Neumann Mr. and Mrs. William B. Shore Robert E. Abrams Dr. Lawrence Edwards 25 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC HUDSON SUPPORTERS – THANK YOU.

Esther Enrich Jane Caffry Hawn Tara B. McCarthy Edward W. Russell* Jean-Claude Fouere and Charlotte Evans Sidney B. Heimbach Carole S. McDermott Oreon and Thelma Sandler Georgette Weir Laura Evans Jane Hein George H. McNeely IV Shelley Sass Megan Y. Wiese

2001 Tina Evans Priscilla Herdman and Dr. and Mrs. Hunter L. Arthur Schiff and Wilkstone Contractors Inc. Holly C. Evarts Richard Hermans McQuistion Virginia Hayes Sibbison Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Winston Carolyn Faillace Irene Herz Tom Meehan Mr. and Mrs. George J. Schnepf* Robert F. Wiseman Paul M. Feuerman Jerrold M. Hirschberg Mr. and Mrs. Roger Merritt Noel P. Schulz Mr. and Mrs. William K. Wolz* Dr. and Mrs. Stuart Fishler Susan Hirschman Mr. and Mrs. L. Paul Metzger Steven Schwartz and Jill Horn* Lisa Wyer Carl B. Ford III Mrs. Edward L. Hoe C.F. Michalis Alfred and Elizabeth Scott Karen Zabinski Judith and David Foster Mr. and Mrs. Brian Hoffman Maria Miller Frances G. Scott Rafael Zaklad Margaret Fraser Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Hoguet III Mrs. A.S. Mills John F. Settel Charlotte M. Zitrin Stanley R. Freilich and Larrine B. Holbrooke Carol Minnerop Felice K. Shea Jean M. Zusy Carol Marquand Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Hoopes, Jr. Sara A. Miranda James Shelton *denotes participation in matching Andrew L. Frey Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Mark Mitchell Mrs. Talbot Shelton gift program Philip Friedman and Houghton James Mlynarcyzk Clare Sherwood Maryanne Noel Frederic K. Howard Patricia M. Mooney Daniel E. Skooglund* Gifts in Memory of Albert R. Fromberger Julie A. and Greg Hubert Jose Morales and John J. Skovron Haven Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Froncek Adonios Ieromonahos Lynne L. Harrison Kathryn Slocum and Louise Battaglia Magda Fronek Mr. and Mrs. Erik Ipsen John Morgan Robert Goodwin Doro H. Belz Mrs. Charles E. Gamper Mr. and Mrs. Charles V. Irose, Jr. Arvia and Bill Morris Cynthia and Jeremy Smith Rose Marie Emerson Warren Geisler Marie Jackson John Morrison Harriet Smith Nicholas A. Fedoruk Jean M. Geissler Mr. and Mrs. Rene Jacobus Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Murphy Jane Simkin Smith Nancy Fitchen Richard J. Gershon Michael Jacoff Pamela J. Nalefski-Grossman Mr. and Mrs. Pierce R. Smith Paul Furfaro Thaddeus J. Gesek William B. and Mary Janeway Patricia Nanon Mr. and Mrs. Michel Somnolet Harold C. Martin Clark Gesner Rick Jarow Mr. and Mrs. James L. Neff Warren Southlea Fred Napursky Mr. and Mrs. James Gilbert A. Murray Johnson Charles Neuhauser Margot H. Spelman Jeanne Perkins Gerald Gilboe Francesca Jones Erna C. Neuman de Vegvar Stephen and Harmony Willis L.M. Reese Gilbert W. Glass Paula Jordan Blake T. Newton III Spongberg Edward V. Reiss Mr. and Mrs. Eugene S. Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Katz Ian Nitschke and Joseph Squillante and Clyde A. Robinson Goodman Mr. and Mrs. Walter Katzenstein Peggy Lampman Carol Capobianco Charlotte Rockwell Joseph G. Gorayeb Mr. and Mrs. Richard Katzman Mr. and Mrs. Michael Nowicki Mrs. Milton S. Stearns, Jr. Katherine S. Rorimer Burton Gordon, Esq. Susanna Kearney-Kaletsch Frances A. Numrich Robin Stout Reese Smith Nancy M. Keller-Coffey and Bette Nussbaum Anne P. Strain Richard F. Kell Sondra and Olaf Olsen Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Streeter Sarah L. Kennedy Joel J. and Florence Orosz* Linda Sweet* Gifts in Honor of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Killip Ruth B. Ottaway, Sr. Dennis Tierney The Englert Family Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Kindler Thomas P. Parrett Mr. and Mrs. Donald G. Tober George Graw Joan Harding King David Patterson and Mr. and Mrs. John C. R. Tompkins Francoise Waltner Samuel Klass Deborah Allen Mr. and Mrs. Leon J. Trombley The Diamond Family Alvin D. Knoll and Anthony J. Paul III Mr. and Mrs. Courtland W. The Catto-Pierce Family Donna Miller Knoll Susan Penick Troutman Marjorie F. Hart Michele Kraushaar Mr. and Mrs. George P. Perkinson Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Van de Marcia Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Shelly Krems Mr. and Mrs. Christian H. Pfister Water Ken Kaufman Noel and Judy Kropf The Rev. Thomas Phelan Michiel Van Dijk and Joshua Metz Mr. and Mrs. James J. Ladue His Grace Bishop Philotheos Monique H. Heeremans Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph S. Rauch III Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lafortezza Mr. and Mrs. Gregory L. Pickard Lucy Van Limburg Stirum David N. Redden Ellen Condliffe Lagemann Katharine C. Pierce and Mr. and Mrs. William Veale Mrs. Willis L.M. Reese Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Lang Martin Catto Alan Viani Ellyn Rosenthal David Langdon J. Perry Pitt and Polly Townsend Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Vogel Arielle Shanok John G. Larsen and Steven R. Plotnick Steffi M. and Hanspeter A. Victoria Simone Dorothy M. Clementson Richard Polich Walder Donna Smith Donald L. Laufer A. Coleman Poll Paul W. Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Everett Steinberg Stuart W. Lawrence Manuel R. and Selma Porter Mr. and Mrs. Brian Wallach Dr. and Mrs. Allen Steinman June T. Leaman Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Post Cynthia F. Walsh Catherine Lederer-Plaskett Eleanor O. Preiss Susan K. Warshaw Foundations Susan L. LeFevre Seymour Preston, Jr. Susan F. C. Weil Anonymous (5) Vivien Leone Eve T. Propp Abbey K. Starr Charitable Trust Gina Leonetti and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Protter American Conservation Highlands Society member David Boonshoft Robert Recknagel Association Mr. and Mrs. James Lessersohn* Mary M. Regan and Lulu Hamlin. Frances K. Levine Elizabeth A. Rose The Hon. Clara Louise Gould Michael Levine Carolyn K. Reidy and Elizabeth Grano Ruth A. Levine Stephen K. Reidy Fayal B. Greene Geoffrey C. Lewis and Richard Reiser Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Griffen Anne R. Field Edward Rengers* Mrs. Peter B. Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Lindsay Kenneth Rhodes Mr. and Mrs. William Griffith Erika G. Long and Kevin M. Long Constance M. Ridder Mr. and Mrs. Martin Gross Glenn and Susan Lowry J. Ridder Alison Guss* Dieter and Dana Lucas Peter B. Ridder Joan Gussow William Lupatkin and Robin L. Ridder Tom Haggerty Julie Lupatkin Arlyne F. Rochlin Gary Handel and Loretta Villani* Catharine Lynch Geoffrey C. Rockhill Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan G. Hanke Mr. and Mrs. Roger W. Mabie Katherine Roome* Dorothy Hansen-Sturm Mr. and Mrs. Peter L. Malkin Richard Rosen Mr. and Mrs. Peter Harckham Roberta C. Marsh The Hon. and Mrs. Albert M. Giselle N. Harrington Robert Marx Rosenblatt Shawn Harrington and Helen Mattin Andrew Rosenthal

Diane Adler Stephen Mayer Laura and Mark Rosenthal JODY HARRIS Henry Hart* Frederic B. Mayo Julia J. Rothenberg Michelle Speight, Judy Boynton and Diana Mr. and Mrs. George M. Hasen Mrs. John W. McCalley Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Rush 26 Gurieva of the Dyson Foundation. The Medwick Joseph Cohen and Sons Great Hudson Sailing Center, Inc. Inga Fricke, Esq. Foundation Furniture Hampton Homecare, Inc. The Hon. and Mrs. Evan Nathaniel A. Dean Builders Hill Environmental Group, Inc. Galbraith Mesnikoff Donaldo Company Hudson River Maritime Museum Marc S. Gerstman, Esq. Foundation Dyno Nobel, Inc. Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Habitat Revival The Mosaic Fund East Mountain Center for Interstate Hiking Club Jane Heidgerd Myers-Ball Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Little Gardens of Tarrytown Houlihan/Lawrence Foundation, Inc. Medicine Lyndhurst Laurence Garrick Associates Roy R. & Marie S. Ecosystems Strategies, Inc. Marist College Lewis & Greer, PC Neuberger Educo Periodicals Company, Inc. Marydell Faith & Life Center Scott Longstreet, Esq. Foundation, Inc. Empire State Appraisal The Mountain Top Arboretum, Inc. Jan Thacher The New York Consultants Municipal Art Society Will Weyes Community The Exposures Gallery The National Trust for Historic Marlene Marallo Trust Feldman-Jacobson Abstract Preservation Millbrook Winery The New York Corp. New York Public Interest Netstep Times Company Laurence Garrick Associates Research Group Fund, Inc Alan G. Neumann, AIA Foundation Gearhart Veterinary Hospital, Orange County Land Trust Al Poelzl Newman’s Own PLLC Order of St. Helena Price Chopper Foundation, Inc. Gerry Office Philipstown Garden Club, Inc. Mrs. Willis L.M. Reese Nichols Ginsburg Development, LLC Pleasantville Garden Club, Inc. Gerard Sadoski Foundation, Inc. Go Away Travel, Inc. Poughkeepsie Garden Club SailNet, Inc. Orchard The Grand Dutchess Putnam Valley Garden Club SeaCoast Web Design Foundation Hartgen Archeological Rhinebeck Garden Club Leigh Seippel and River Champions Beth and Scott Solak. The Orentreich Associates, Inc. Rusticus Garden Club Susan Patterson Family High Land Flings Holidays, Inc. Tamarack Preserve, Ltd. Stop & Shop Supermarket Henry C. & Karin J. Barkhorn Foundation Holiday Summer Homes, Inc. Tappan Town Historical Society Illiana van Meeteren Foundation Daniel P. and Nancy C. Paduano Jane Hottensen Interior Design Teatown Lake Reservation, Inc. Vanguard Sailboats, Inc. Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Hudson House Real Estate, Ltd. Ulster Garden Club Wormser, Keily, Galef & Jacobs Foundation, Inc. The Pearlman Foundation Hudson River Design Union Vale Historical Society Albert Zgolinski The Bernheim Foundation, Inc. The Peckham Family Foundation Indian Brook Properties Unitarian Universalist Mary Louise and Bard E. Bunaes Ira M. Resnick Foundation, Inc. Institutional Investor Congregation of the Catskill Non-Gala Family Fund Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Inc. International Paper United Food and Commercial Ann Cahill Trust The David Rockefeller Fund, Inc. James L. Taylor Mfg., Inc. Workers International Union Supporters Chapman Family Fund Jonathan & Diana Rose Lost and Journey Inn & Breakfast United Way of King County Charina Foundation, Inc. Foundation K. Kermani Oriental Rugs, Inc. Ursuline Convent of St. Angela Acknowledged The Corita Charitable Trust Gloria F. Ross Foundation, Inc. Kaiser & Kaiser, CSW, PC West Hills Day Camp, Inc. …and thank you to Nathan Cummings Foundation Donna and Marvin Schwartz Keeler Motor Car Company those who joined us for The Shelby Cullom Davis Foundation KKO Keith\Kevan Organization Participating our ninth annual Spirit Foundation Shanok Foundation Raymond Keyes Associates of the River Gala honor- Harriet Ford Dickenson Marilyn M. Simpson Charitable L & H Abstract Corp. Matching Gift Foundation Trust Levine & Mass ing Frederic C. Rich, The Dunn Foundation Smidinger Trust Lewis & Greer, PC Companies and board president of The The Dyson Foundation The Julia Regina Smith Mangold Plimack Mangold, Inc. Foundations Scenic Hudson Land The Educational Foundation of Foundation, Inc. Martine & Co. A&E Television Network Trust, Inc. America The Sulzberger Foundation Micromold Products, Inc. American Express Foundation Edward Handelman Fund Tannen Family Foundation Monahan Title Agency American International Group, Inc. The Eisner Charitable Fund, Inc. Stewards Thanksgiving Foundation, Inc. O’Connor Media Design Bank Julius Baer & Co., Ltd. Richard & Rebecca Evans The Oakleigh L. Thorne Fund The Outdoor Store Bestfoods, Inc. $25,000 and above Foundation Thorndale Paper Additions The Chase Manhattan Sharon Saul Davis and The Favrot Fund Tri-State Transportation Pasta at Large Foundation Christopher C. Davis Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Campaign Perennial Gardens Chubb & Son, Inc. Institute (FERI) Turpin Foundation Production Services, Inc. Deutsche Bank The Alvin E. Friedman-Kien Lee and Cynthia Vance RGK Photography General Mills Foundation Foundation, Inc. Foundation Raskin & Kremins The Harry Frank Guggenheim The Fulcrum Gift Fund The Vidda Foundation Rylance Printing Foundation Gannett Foundation The Lila Acheson and DeWitt Andrew Satter & Associates IBM Corporation Golden Family Foundation Wallace Fund for the Hudson Sax Macy Fromm & Co., PC JDS Uniphase Mary A. & Thomas F. Grasselli Highlands Soundhound Incorporated The J.M. Foundation Foundation Lila Wallace-Reader’s Digest Spectra Environmental Group W.K. Kellogg Foundation The Horace W. Goldsmith Fund, Inc. Spring Glen Meadows, Inc. Kemper National Insurance Co. Foundation The Weissman Foundation Storm King Contracting, Inc. Lucent Technologies Mary W. Harriman Foundation The Wise Family Charitable Studio 60 Matthew Bender & Co., Inc. The Henfield Foundation Foundation Tela Cook Real Estate The McGraw-Hill Companies Hoffman Foundation, Inc. The Laundry Foundation, Inc. Jacob L. and Lillian Holtzmann Government Three Arts J.P. Morgan & Co., Inc. Foundation Tom Hitchins Associates New York State Council on The New York Times Foundation Jackson Hole Preserve, Inc. Tri-Tech Construction Co., Inc. the Arts The John Nuveen Company The Richard Hampton Jenrette Veranda House B & B Patagonia Foundation, Inc. Working Assets Pfizer, Inc. W. Alton Jones Foundation Businesses and Philip Morris Joseph Family Charitable Trust Reader’s Digest Foundation The J.M. Kaplan Fund, Inc. Corporations Organizations

Anonymous (2) Anonymous (4) Rockefeller Financial Services JODY HARRIS The Jane and Robert Katz AC & Co. Design, Inc. Adirondack Council Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. Foundation River Champions Richard and Daniela Szypula. American Sports Data, Inc. Allstate Giving Campaign The St. Paul Companies Peter R. and Cynthia K. Kellogg Applebaum Associates, Inc. Conservation Advisory Council The Times Mirror Company Foundation Atwood Consulting Convent of Jesus & Mary United Technologies Kenwood Foundation Benefactors Averdale International, LLC Convent of St. Helena The Land Family Foundation BabyFace Software, Inc. The Cornwall Garden Club Lovinger Family Foundation Gifts-in-Kind $10,000-$24,999 The Bakery Cortlandt Conservation David C. Clapp Foundation The Lucy Foundation AmeriCorps/YRDC B.D. Monaco, Inc. Dominican Convent of our Lady Marjorie and Gurnee Hart James A. MacDonald Foundation Building Bridges, Building Richard Biegun Enterprises Earth Share Malina Foundation Boats, Inc. Butler Rogers Baskett Architects Environmental Grantmakers Mandel Living Trust John Caffry, Esq. Sponsors Canal Press Association Maren Fund Malochy Cleary Carmel-Martin Group, Inc. Fats in the Cats Bicycle Club McCann Foundation, Inc. The Country Store $5,000-$9,999 Cascade Mountain Vineyards Garden Club of Irvington Joan K. Davidson The McGrath Family Charitable Ms. Kristina Deimel CH Energy Group Garden Club of Orange & Consolidated Edison Company Foundation James Chapman Electrical Dutchess Counties, Inc. of New York, Inc. 27 Services Irvine and Elizabeth Flinn ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC HUDSON SUPPORTERS – THANK YOU.

Helmut N. Friedlaender Catherine and Andrew Katharine Whipple Anna Carlson Gannett Sidamon-Eristoff Julia and Nigel Widdowson William T. Golden Jan and Sandra van Heerden Anton Wilson

2001 Christine Lehner Hewitt William J. vanden Heuvel John Wort Lisa and Erik Lindauer Raymond M. Wapner and Friedrike Merck Peter Courmont Contributors Leo C. O’Neill and Mr. and Mrs. John L. Warden Kip Bleakley O’Neill Edward B. Whitney $1-$499 Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Osborn III William J. Williams, Jr. J. Winthrop Aldrich David B. Poor and John and Mary Jean Winkler Mr. and Mrs. William G. Patricia M. Beilman Andersen, Jr. Betsy and Emerson Pugh* Friends Robert W. Ashton Ru and Sheila Rauch Ned Baldwin and David and Jeannette Redden $500-$999 Gillian Anderson Alexander S. Reese William Abranowicz and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas H. Banker Frances S. Reese Andrea Raisfeld Peter Bienstock Laurance S. Rockefeller John and Patricia Adams Jesse and Gayle Bontecou Anne and Constantine Allee King Rosen and Deirdre M. Brown Sidamon-Eristoff Flemming, Inc. Robinson Osborn Brown H. Peter Stern Mrs. C. Robert Allen III Nash and Bette Castro Edward A. Ames Nancy and Richard Davis Patrons Andrew and Amy Arkin Frances F. Dunwell Alexandra Ballard Elizabeth Ely $2,500-$4,999 Susan and Richard Bates Amy P. Feind Mr. and Mrs. Russell Carson Gerrard Beeney and Evan Mason Marguerite C. Feind Vivien A. Collens Robert C. Bickford Mr. and Mrs. Oliver D. Filley Robert G. Delamater Wing S. Blake Barbara D. Finberg Peter Hofmann, M.D. and David J. Brumfield and Barrett Frelinghuysen William J. Burback Edward M. Handlin III Alan S. Futerfas Anne E. Impellizzeri* Stephen F. Byrns Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gibbons Lee Anne and Kirkpatrick Douglas and Kathryn Cochrane Lillian and August Gold MacDonald Barbara and Rodgin Cohen John and Marie Greener Debra Mayer and Arthur and Rosli David Rick and Carol Hamlin Joseph Frumkin Downey Oil Corp. Mr. and Mrs. John Hardiman Susan Patterson and Gale Epstein Bethann and Greg Harmer Leigh Seippel Carl and Helen Feind William L. Harris Warrie and James Price Michael J. Fischer Greg Levy and Cathy Hershcopf Andrew and Patricia Soussloff Beverley and Leandro S. Galban, Jr. Thomas C. Hills Robert and Rebecca Thomas Dorian Goldman and Elizabeth Hurd Wheelock Whitney III Marvin Israelow Jeh V. Johnson Alexander and Marine Zagoreos May Brawley Hill E. William Judson Jennifer B. Jordan Sylvia Keiser Donors Alastair Keith Lars and Marit Kulleseid Helena Lee and Richard Klapper Florence and John Lawrence $1,000-$2,499 Judith M. LaBelle Clara and Bevis Longstreth Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Armitage Douglas Land and Raymond and Bonnie Meagher Victoria and Hank Bjorklund Victoria Peebles Regina Melly Mr. and Mrs. Peter P. Blanchard III Mr. and Mrs. W. Loeber Landau Rosalind Aldrich Michahelles Mr. and Mrs. Samuel A. Peter H. Lehner and Sarah E. Moore Bowman Fritz Beshard Robert L. Morris Mr. and Mrs. C. Frederick Scott and Katie Lethbridge Clayton and Mary Morse Buechner Mr. and Mrs. D. Roger B. Liddell Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth F. Clifford P. Case Lyn and Jamie Logie Mountcastle Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Cresci Wendy MacKenzie and Francesca Olivieri and JoAnn and Paul Dolan Sandy Cortesi Christopher White Paul J. Elston and Mr. and Mrs. Yoshifumi Mrs. Frederick H. Osborn, Jr. Frances Beinecke Matsuzaki Christy Pennoyer William and Helen Evarts Mr. and Mrs. Barnabas McHenry Kevin and Rosemary Plunkett Mrs. Quintin U. Ford Fran Monahan Jean N. Quale Sandy and Rob Freeman Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Charles A. Reinbold Sergio and Lee Galvis Moriello Mrs. Russell S. Reynolds Jr. Pat and Liz Garvey Mountain Range Farms Morrie and Katie Roberts Antonia and George J. Dr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Murray Heinz and Klara Sauer Grumbach, Jr. Linda and Rick Olney Eva A. Schulz David P. Hariton Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Papert H. Claude Shostal Fenella and Morrie Heckscher Eleanor C. Robbins John H. Steinberg Edward L. Hoyt Professor Nicholas A. Robinson Ned and Tara Sullivan Tony Kiser Mrs. Frederick P. Rose in honor Mr. and Mrs. Lewis E. Topper Rocco Landesman of Marjorie Hart Alice van Straalen Christopher L. Mann and Matthew D. Rudikoff Vera Weintraub Claire Svetlik Nancy F. Rudolph Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. John Merow Robert L. and Carolyn Seaman Weissinger, Jr. David H. Mortimer Carolyn and Ward Smith Pennell Whitney Mr. and Mrs. James H. Ottaway, Jr. Carolyn Summers and Mrs. Ichabod T. Williams Sally Schuiling in honor of David Brittenham Allen Wolpert Patagonia Pamela A. Timmins Gilda and Cecil Wray Genie and Don Rice Mr. and Mrs. Philip R. Von Stade Lawrence Zicklin Anastasia Vournas and *denotes participation in matching J. William Uhrig gift program 28 ANNUAL REPORT FINANCIAL OVERVIEW 2001

During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2001, Scenic Hudson, Inc. completed its second year of institutional trans- Summary of Expenses formation, strengthened by a special multi-year grant from The Lila Acheson and DeWitt Wallace Fund for the Hudson Total $3,711,905 Highlands. The building of a new base of staff, experts and supporters was markedly advanced to shape the valley’s 59% Salaries & Benefits future for the 21st century.

A high-impact year The organization’s capacities expanded dramatically in 20% Consultants: community outreach, public education, information technolo- Legal/Experts/Audit gy, fund raising and financial management. During the past two years, our staff has grown from 24 to 47. These accom- 9% Occupancy & Office plishments have directly fueled Scenic Hudson’s ability to 5% Travel, Conferences & make communities more livable, the river more accessible and Meeting Expenses the environment healthier. 6% Printing & Postage Scenic Hudson’s achievements have risen to national importance. We demonstrated our leadership in fighting for a 1% Depreciation Hudson River PCB cleanup, partnering to protect the Roosevelt legacy, collaborating to create dynamic riverfront parks and working to realize the potential of our treasured Operating Revenue by Source waterway, an American Heritage River. June 30, 2001 To make this work possible, generous financial support Total $4,481,572 from individuals soared nearly 40 percent from $671,373 in FY 2000 to an impressive $1.1 million. Support from founda- 31% The Lila Acheson and DeWitt Wallace tions other than the Wallace Fund grew almost 45 percent Fund for the Hudson Highlands from $841,381 to $1.52 million – including major grants from The Shelby Cullom Davis Foundation and the Rockefeller 25% Individuals

Brothers Fund, Inc. for work in riverfront communities, from W. Alton Jones Foundation and The Educational Foundation 33% Foundations of America for the PCB cleanup campaign and from the Other Donna and Marvin Schwartz Foundation and the Franklin and 8% Investment Return Used Eleanor Roosevelt Institute for land preservation. in Operations

2% Corporations, Associations and Organizations The Scenic Hudson Land Trust, Inc. Scenic Hudson, Inc.’s land transactions and land assets 1% Government are reflected in the financial statements of The Scenic Hudson Land Trust, Inc., a supporting organization of Scenic Hudson. At the end of FY 2001, the corporation’s net assets had grown dramatically from $51.7 million to $183.9 million. Key factors were the purchase of new land holdings, up from Expenditures by Program $42.2 million to $50.4 million, and a pledge receivable of

$124 million. The pledge reflects an agreement reached in 4,000,000 April under which the assets of The Lila Acheson and DeWitt Wallace Fund for the Hudson Highlands were transferred to 3,500,000 the organizations it had supported. This new restricted $975,048 endowment, named the Lila Acheson and DeWitt Wallace 3,000,000 Hudson Valley Land Preservation Endowment, helps finance the corporation’s acquisition of land and conservation ease- 2,500,000 $482,919 Supporting Services ments and the associated costs of ownership. In addition $496,927 during FY 2001, the corporation purchased and expensed 2,000,000 Communications & $383,771 $818,621 Public Outreach conservation easements at a cost of $1.9 million compared $433,917 1,500,000 with $1.3 million in the previous year. $162,827 $359,073 Environmental Quality $226,163 $501,291 1,000,000 $378,757 Riverfront Communities $344,535 Land Preservation 500,000 $856,565 $934,026 $699,055

0 29 1999 2000 2001 ANNUAL REPORT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting and in accordance with standards established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). They show the financial position of the organization for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2000 and 2001. 2001 Balance Sheet June 30, 2000 June 30, 2001 Assets Cash and equivalents 1,897,902 3,089,638 Pledges receivable and other assets held for operations 2,258,522 2,156,006 Investments 5,083,546 4,349,910 Equipment, inventory and prepaid expenses 128,229 165,665 Total Assets 9,368,199 9,761,219

Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses 157,530 273,936 Funds to be transferred to The Scenic Hudson Land Trust, Inc. 1,010,511 Lease and grants payable 12,626 3,842 Total Liabilities 170,156 1,288,289

Net Assets Net assets unrestricted Board designated endowment 4,906,232 4,051,131 Property and equipment 95,882 132,658 Other unrestricted 869,573 1,602,464 Total unrestricted 5,871,687 5,786,253 Temporarily restricted 3,326,356 2,686,677 Total Net Assets 9,198,043 8,472,930

Total Liabilities and Net Assets 9,368,199 9,761,219

Balance Sheet Scenic Hudson’s total year-end assets, comprised of cash, assets at depreciated values are $165,665, or 2 percent of total pledge receivables, investments and equipment, were $9.76 assets, and increased with the purchase of computers and million. Liabilities consist of accounts payable, accrued expenses workstations to accommodate new employees. and funds raised by Scenic Hudson but yet to be transferred to Liabilities at year-end totaled $1.29 million and were consid- the land trust. Net assets are classified as restricted or unrestrict- ered short-term responsibilities expected to be paid in the next ed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. 12 months. Accounts payable and accrued expenses were Investments shown at a fair market value of $4.35 million $273,936, and funds to be transferred to the land trust for land equal 44 percent of total assets and include the board designat- purchases were $1.01 million. ed endowment investments of $3.96 million, a recent bequest Temporarily restricted net assets, to be spent in accordance of residential real estate valued at $185,000, and funds restrict- with donor terms and conditions, were $2.69 million. Of these ed by donors of $199,069 made up of a charitable remainder funds, approximately $2.6 million will be released in FY 2002 to trust and a pooled income fund. Cash increased to $3.09 mil- support various programs. Unrestricted net assets were $5.79 lion, or 32 percent of total assets, resulting from an operating million and included the board designated endowment of surplus and the holding of assets to be transferred to the land $4.05 million, with its cash and investments; property and trust during the next quarter. Pledge receivables were $2.16 mil- equipment of $132,658; and other unrestricted assets, such as lion, or 22 percent of total assets, and reflect multi-year grants the accumulated net surplus from prior years of $1.60 million. collectable over the next three years. Equipment and other Footnote: Numbers expressed in millions of dollars have been rounded.

30 Statement of Activities Operating Revenues Foundations The Lila Acheson and Dewitt Wallace Fund for the Hudson Highlands 1,080,068 1,370,233 Other 841,381 1,522,942 Individuals 671,373 1,102,409 Corporations, associations and organizations 44,522 75,658 Government 25,909 40,000 Investment return used in operations 286,726 369,758 Other sources 6,373 572 Total Operating Revenues 2,956,352 4,481,572

Operating Expenses Land Preservation 856,565 934,026 Riverfront Communities 378,757 501,291 Environmental Quality 359,073 818,621 Communications and Public Outreach 383,771 482,919 Total Program Expenses 1,978,166 2,736,857 Supporting services 496,927 975,048 Total Operating Expenses 2,475,093 3,711,905 Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations 481,259 769,667

Nonoperating Activities Investment return in excess of amount used in operations 301,576 (855,101) Capital raised in support of The Scenic Hudson Land Trust, Inc. 232,756 1,720,511 Capital transferred to The Scenic Hudson Land Trust, Inc. (232,756) (1,720,511) Total Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets 782,835 (85,434)

Statement of Activities Revenues are reported in two components: operating and one-third each. The cost of operating the Land Preservation pro- nonoperating. Nonoperating revenues include investment gram increased a modest 9 percent. Support services, including gain(loss) and capital raised for our land trust in support of land administration and fund raising, rose with the addition of devel- preservation. Total revenues for the year were $5.35 million. opment staff, a human resources professional, and a second Operating revenues include funds raised, investment return accountant, all with the goal of increasing the organization’s used in operations and net assets released from restriction dur- capacity to carry out its strategic plan. ing the period. Total operating revenues were $4.48 million, up Operating revenue exceeded expenses by $769,667, provid- 52 percent from the prior year, including $1.95 million released ing a solid based for the new year. Two late breaking factors from temporarily restricted net assets consisting of multi-year contributed to this operating surplus: a bequest from the estate pledges recorded in prior years. The $369,758 of investment of Ruth Rusch and receipts from the “Non-Gala” gala – both return used in operations reflects the interest on cash balances received during the last few days of the year. and draw from the board designated endowment at the rate of Under nonoperating activities, the board designated endow- 5 percent of the average portfolio value for the past three years. ment decreased in market value by $855,101 due to market Operating expenses increased to $3.71 million, up 50 percent conditions and transfers to operations. In addition, Scenic from last year. Spending for the Environmental Quality program Hudson raised $1.72 million in capital in support of the land more than doubled from $359,073 to $818,621, to support the trust for open space purchases. The operating surplus offset fight for cleanup of Hudson River PCBs, while the cost of most of the decrease in value of the investments, resulting in a expanding the programs for Riverfront Communities and decrease of net assets of $85,434. Communications and Public Outreach increased by more than 31 ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC HUDSON STAFF

Scenic Hudson Staff Scenic Hudson, Inc. has continued to expand our staff to better protect and improve the 2001 environment, landscapes and overall quality of life in our region. We are grateful for the contributions of those who have moved on to other challenges and appreciate the capabili- ties of the newest members of our team. TOM LIGAMARI The following reflects our current staff. Development AmeriCorps Members Erin Riley-West Marissa Legg Executive Staff Interim Director Assistant Parks Manager Ned Sullivan Richard Boynton Sarah Small President Major Gifts Officer Public Outreach Assistant Joseph Kazlauskas Hazel Westney Stacey VonDerahe Chief Finance and Operations Officer Government and Foundation Support Environmental Educator Warren P. Reiss, Esq. Manager General Counsel Jody Harris Theresa Vanyo Special Events Coordinator It’s an honor Human Resources Director Gloria Gange Scenic Hudson, Inc. and its staff Development Associate Land Preservation Janice Holzman were privileged to receive numer- Steve Rosenberg Development Associate ous awards from leading organiza- The Scenic Hudson Land Trust, Inc. Executive Frances M. Platt Director Development Associate/Grant Writer tions this year. Seth McKee Marianne Sherow Associate Director Records Administrator •The Federated Conservationists of Margery Groten Patti Mitchell Westchester County, Inc. saluted Land Projects Manager Administrative Assistant our environmental and conserva- Rita Shaheen Park Planner Communications & Public tion work for its positive impact on Hank Stebbins Outreach the New York metropolitan area. Agricultural Program Coordinator Jay Burgess Leathem Mehaffey Director •The New York Metro Chapter of Land Stewardship Specialist Andy Bicking the American Planning Linda-Brook Guenther Public Outreach & Volunteer Manager Interim Parks Manager Kerri Karvetski Association acknowledged our Mindy Bell Senior Editor/Writer land-use planning and preserva- Administrative Assistant Chris Davis Cina Cynthia Curnow Communications Associate tion initiatives to stem sprawl. Administrative Assistant Evan Weissman Community Outreach Assistant •Riverfront Communities Director Riverfront Communities Corie Davis Deborah Meyer DeWan received Deborah Meyer DeWan Administrative Assistant a tribute from the Ossining and Director Carol Cecchini Ray Curran Clerk Briarcliff Chapter of the League of Senior Planner Women Voters for her waterfront Jeffrey Anzevino Finance & Technology Regional Planner Joshua Hallenbeck planning and development Mary Ann Johnson Controller accomplishments. Smart Growth Planner Robin Elliott Heather MacNish Accountant •Scenic Hudson’s Great River Riverfront Communities Associate Suzanne Gilbert Sweep, which unites more than Hector Rodriguez Information System Technician Community Outreach Planner 3,600 volunteers to remove trash Administrative Support Allison Hale-Rude along the river, was honored by Administrative Assistant Mona Burkard Executive Assistant to the President the NYS Department of Environmental Quality Jennine Barker Environmental Conservation. Alix Gerosa Office Services Coordinator Director Marilyn DeBold •Our Land Preservation program Jean McGrane Receptionist PCB Project Manager Robert Buzga and its educational projects were Rich Schiafo Courier recognized by the Museum of the Environmental Projects Manager Hudson Highlands. 32 Donna Lenhart Administrative Assistant ANNUAL REPORT SCENIC HUDSON BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2001

Officers and Directors David J. Brumfield David N. Redden Administrator, Nike Communications, Inc. Vice Chairman, Sotheby’s North & South Mrs. Willis L.M. Reese David C. Clapp America and Head of Books & Manuscripts Chair Emeritus Division; Chairman, Sothebys.com Vice Chair, Marist College Board of Trustees Senior Director, Goldman Sachs & Co., Inc. Christopher C. Davis Frederic C. Rich, Esq. Marjorie L. Hart Partner, Sullivan & Cromwell Chair Portfolio Manager, Davis Selected Advisers Principal, Business Line Consulting Co. William M. Evarts, Jr. H. Claude Shostal President, Regional Plan Association David H. Mortimer Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop, LLP Vice Chair Robert P. Freeman John C. Wallner Chief Operating Officer, The American Managing Director, Wells Hill Partners, Ltd. President, ToData Computer Services, Inc. Assembly, Columbia University Patrick J. Garvey John H. Winkler Frederick Osborn III President, National Maritime Historical Society Former CEO and Managing Partner, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP Vice Chair Morrison H. Heckscher Director of Philanthropic Services, Episcopal Lawrence A. Fleischman Chairman of the John P. Wort Church Foundation American Wing, The Metropolitan Museum Chairman, Constitution Island Association Wheelock Whitney III of Art Advisory Board Vice Chair Christine Lehner Hewitt Anne P. Cabot Principal, Wheelock Whitney & Co. Writer; Hudson Valley Writers’ Center Board Nash Castro Anne E. Impellizzeri of Directors; cafetalera, Aquiares, Costa William H. Ewen Treasurer Rica, SA John French III Executive Director, Manitoga Frank Martucci George W. Gowen Jeh V. Johnson President, Millcross Fund Management Elizabeth J. McCormack Assistant Treasurer Anthony Moriello Barnabas McHenry Architect, Private Practice, Vassar College President, Moriello Brothers, Inc. Charles P. Noyes III Mrs. Frederick H. Osborn, Jr. Rudolph S. Rauch III Leo C. O’Neill Laurance Rockefeller Secretary President, Standard & Poor’s, The McGraw-Hill David Sive Managing Director, Metropolitan Opera Guild, Companies, Inc. Inc.; Editor and Publisher, Opera News Mrs. Thomas M. Waller magazine Warrie Smith Price President, Conservancy for Historic Battery Honorary Director Board Members Park Robert H. Boyle Elizabeth B. Pugh Catherine S. Armitage Retired President, Field Corporation, Property Personal and Business Organization Coaching; Management Former Partner and Director, Ward Howell International, Inc. FRIENDS TO BE REMEMBERED

Scenic Hudson, Inc. mourns the passing this year of several dear friends. Our hearts are with beloved col- league Rose Marie Emerson, who as office administrator was the mainstay of our organization for more than 17 years. We also sadly say farewell to Katherine Serrell Rorimer and Louis Pierre Ledoux, whose involvement with Scenic Hudson dates back to our founding years. Finally, we acknowledge the contributions of George J. Ames, a philanthropist, financier and board member of The Lila Acheson and DeWitt Wallace Fund for the Hudson Highlands, a major supporter of Scenic Hudson’s land preservation programs.

Rose Marie Emerson. 33 JAMES BLEECKER JAMES BLEECKER

This annual report is made possible in part with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency.

Scenic Hudson, Inc. is a charitable, nonprofit corporation classified by the Internal Revenue Service as a publicly supported tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. A copy of the latest financial report may be obtained by writing to Scenic Hudson, Inc. or to the New York State Attorney General’s Office, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, NY, 10271.

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