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Dear Editor,
This past Sunday, Falling Waters Preserve in Saugerties was opened to the public. We at Esopus Creek Conservancy (ECC) have been truly proud to collaborate with Scenic Hudson and the Dominican Sisters of Sparkhill. This project is part of a larger campaign of Scenic Hudson’s “To Save the Land that Matters Most” in the Hudson Valley.
From the beginning, the administration and staff of Scenic Hudson understood the strategic importance of this property, both to Saugerties and the Hudson Valley. They have most generously devoted time, professional expertise and financial resources to create a first class resource for all to enjoy.
And there is no doubt that the Dominican Sisters’ property, located between Spaulding Lane and Glasgo, “matters most” to the residents of Saugerties. An often-heard lament in our town is that so much of the Hudson River Shorefront is not accessible to the public. For this reason, we are most grateful to the Dominican Sisters for this wonderful gift, which now allows us to walk the trails, experience the tranquility and enjoy expansive views of the River.
The Dominican Sisters have an enlightened land ethic that defines land as a treasure to be preserved and shared. That belief has guided their decision to open this land to the public for the amazing landscapes, trails and views to be enjoyed by all of us. Named for the two picturesque waterfalls on the property, Falling Waters Preserve will be open each day, dawn till dusk.
On behalf of the board and Friends of Esopus Creek Conservancy, I want to Thank Ned Sullivan, President of Scenic Hudson, and Steve Rosenberg, Executive Director for this Preserve and for all that they do in the Hudson Valley. I would also like to thank Sister Mary Murray, President of the Dominican Sisters, and all the Sisters who have so generously agreed to share “the land that matters most” to them with all of us.
And last but not least – Thank you to the Design Team who carried out the Project with enthusiasm and amazing attention to detail. Sister Lorraine LaRocca, Sister Catherine McKillop, Sister Mary Shea, and Scenic Hudson staff, Rita Shaheen, Dan Sorensen, Jeff Carter, as well as ECC’s own Stewardship Committee led by Chris Florsch and Steve Chorvas. And thanks go especially to Kate Kane, who brought the team together and coordinated the planning and completion from the early workdays through the final touches, as well as to the many other “behind-the-scenes” staff and volunteers who contributed to this great accomplishment.
Congratulations, and thank you to all involved.
Susan Bolitzer,
President
Esopus Creek Conservancy
Dear Editor,
This past Sunday, Falling Waters Preserve in Saugerties was opened to the public. We at Esopus Creek Conservancy (ECC) have been truly proud to collaborate with Scenic Hudson and the Dominican Sisters of Sparkhill. This project is part of a larger campaign of Scenic Hudson’s “To Save the Land that Matters Most” in the Hudson Valley.
From the beginning, the administration and staff of Scenic Hudson understood the strategic importance of this property, both to Saugerties and the Hudson Valley. They have most generously devoted time, professional expertise and financial resources to create a first class resource for all to enjoy.
And there is no doubt that the Dominican Sisters’ property, located between Spaulding Lane and Glasgo, “matters most” to the residents of Saugerties. An often-heard lament in our town is that so much of the Hudson River Shorefront is not accessible to the public. For this reason, we are most grateful to the Dominican Sisters for this wonderful gift, which now allows us to walk the trails, experience the tranquility and enjoy expansive views of the River.
The Dominican Sisters have an enlightened land ethic that defines land as a treasure to be preserved and shared. That belief has guided their decision to open this land to the public for the amazing landscapes, trails and views to be enjoyed by all of us. Named for the two picturesque waterfalls on the property, Falling Waters Preserve will be open each day, dawn till dusk.
On behalf of the board and Friends of Esopus Creek Conservancy, I want to Thank Ned Sullivan, President of Scenic Hudson, and Steve Rosenberg, Executive Director for this Preserve and for all that they do in the Hudson Valley. I would also like to thank Sister Mary Murray, President of the Dominican Sisters, and all the Sisters who have so generously agreed to share “the land that matters most” to them with all of us.
And last but not least – Thank you to the Design Team who carried out the Project with enthusiasm and amazing attention to detail. Sister Lorraine LaRocca, Sister Catherine McKillop, Sister Mary Shea, and Scenic Hudson staff, Rita Shaheen, Dan Sorensen, Jeff Carter, as well as ECC’s own Stewardship Committee led by Chris Florsch and Steve Chorvas. And thanks go especially to Kate Kane, who brought the team together and coordinated the planning and completion from the early workdays through the final touches, as well as to the many other “behind-the-scenes” staff and volunteers who contributed to this great accomplishment.
Congratulations, and thank you to all involved.
Susan Bolitzer,
President
Esopus Creek Conservancy
