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Mission:
The mission of the Esopus Creek Conservancy, Inc. is to conserve significant natural landscapes in the lower Esopus Creek watershed and the Saugerties area by protecting the rural character of the environment, by conserving and protecting natural habitats, by promoting biodiversity, and sharing an appreciation of our natural resources with the community through public outreach, education and advocacy.

The primary ECC goals are:

to serve as stewards of the Esopus Bend Nature Preserve

to acquire land to preserve it in its natural state for the enjoyment and benefit of present and future generations;

to protect water quality, plant and animal habitats;

to enrich the public's understanding of the natural environment by offering educational programs in conjunction with schools and local groups;

to cooperate with other groups, agencies and individuals in the preservation of open space

to seek public and private financial support to achieve our goals