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LAND CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT

Conserving our dunes through outreach, restoration and continued research.

Mission: The Peconic Land Trust conserves Long Island's working farms, natural lands, and heritage for our communities now and in the future.Impact: The conservation of working farms, natural lands, and heritage is closely inter-connected to many benefits that are important to all us who know and love the area ~ fresh local produce, miles of hiking trails, clean and productive bays and wetlands, drinking water protection, strong local economy, healthy ecosystems, storm water protection and buffer against effects of climate change, free public garden, historic preservation, lower property taxes (because of undeveloped land), and continued enjoyment of this unique region for generations to come.

IDENTIFYING AND ELIMINATING ENVIRONMENTAL THREATS TO HEMPSTEAD HARBOR AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

The Hastings Center addresses social and ethical issues in health care, science, and technology. Through our projects and publications, The Hastings Center shapes ideas that influence key opinion leaders, including health policy-makers, regulators, health care professionals, lawyers, legislators, and judges. Our analyses also influence professional practice: from end-of-life care to psychiatric practice to immigrant health care, we have helped to shape the standards of practice adopted by physicians, nurses, and lawyers. Founded in 1969 by philosopher Daniel Callahan and psychoanalyst Willard Gaylin, The Hastings Center is the oldest independent, nonpartisan, interdisciplinary research institute of its kind in the world.

Scenic Hudson preserves land and farms and creates parks that connect people with the inspirational power of the Hudson River, while fighting threats to the river and natural resources that are the foundation of the valley’s prosperity.Our work is guided by our vision for the region:The Hudson Valley is a community of informed and engaged citizens working to make the region a model of vibrant riverfront cities and towns linked by inviting parks and trails, beautiful and resilient landscapes, and productive farms.

GCRA is a coalition of volunteer scientists, divers, environmentalists and other individuals and organizations, committed to coral reef preservation. We primarily focus on coral reef restoration, marine diseases and other issues caused by global climate change, environmental stress and pollution.

The Mission of Bedford Audubon Society is to promote conservation  and protection of wildlife habitats in northern Westchester and eastern Putnam counties through education, advocacy, nature study and birdwatching.

Audubon Community Nature Center builds and nurtures connections between people and nature by providing positive outdoor experiences, opportunities to learn about and understand the natural world, and knowledge to act in environmentally responsible ways.

Brant Lake is located in the southeastern region of the Adirondack Mountains in New York State. The Brant Lake Association is made up of people that are interested in: Preserving the beauty and tranquility of Brant Lake's land, water, dwellings and community.Bass Maintaining the lake's water quality. Encouraging camaraderie among neighbors with scheduled social events for members during the summer.

THE GREENWICH TREE CONSERVANCY IS OPEN TO ALL INTERESTED CITIZENS, GOVERNED BY A BOARD AND ADVISED BY AN ADVISORY BOARD. IT WAS CREATED TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE TREE AND FOREST RESOURCES OF GREENWICH, CT TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY, ITS HEALTH AND ITS QUALITY OF LIFE.

Tenafly Nature Center is a non-profit, independent, member-supported nature preserve located in Bergen County, New Jersey. Since 1961, TNC has nurtured an appreciation for nature, been a leader in open-space preservation and environmental education for our community and beyond. Our mission is the stewardship of nearly 400 wooded acres for the purposes of conservation, education, recreation, and community engagement. Our vision is to create a community that feels a strong connection to the natural world and actively partners with us to promote the highest level of biodiversity possible for our natural areas.