Hudson-Mohawk Urban Cultural Park Commission

This document outlines the strategic goals for the restoration of the Mount Beacon Incline Railway. The primary objective is to reestablish the railway as a living museum and a scenic, historic, educational, and recreational resource, making it accessible to all, including the elderly, young, and handicapped. Key areas of focus include economic revitalization through job creation and tourism, environmental sustainability with green building practices and fire suppression systems, and preserving the historical significance of the railway. The society aims for a target completion date of July 4, 2013, to coincide with the centennial of the city of Beacon.

This document advocates for the preservation of the Shawangunk Mountain Ridge, a vital region within the Hudson River Valley. It highlights the region's important features, including rare natural resources, endangered species, and supreme outdoor recreation, while addressing threats posed by proposed developments, recreational overuse, and fire suppression. The overarching goal is to balance societal growth with environmental maintenance, ensuring future generations can experience its historical, ecological, and untainted natural beauty.

This document provides guidelines and recommendations for the management of the Fall Kill watershed, aiming to protect and restore its natural ecosystems. Key objectives include improving water quality to support contact recreation, protecting open spaces for habitat and public interaction, maintaining and enhancing riparian buffer zones, increasing public access and recreational opportunities, and developing educational programs. The plan also emphasizes establishing intermunicipal cooperation for land use planning, restoration projects, outreach, and data management. The overarching vision is to transform the Fall Kill into a healthy habitat and a valued community resource with enhanced aesthetic, recreational, biological, and cultural attributes.