The mission of the Esopus Creek Conservancy, Inc.

• is to conserve significant natural landscapes

• in the lower Esopus Creek watershed

• and in the Saugerties area

• by protecting the rural character of the environment,

• by conserving and protecting natural habitats,

• by promoting biodiversity, and

• by sharing an appreciation of our natural resources with the community through public outreach, education and advocacy. 

Our primary Goals:

As with every organization, Esopus Creek Conservancy has a mission and goals that we set out to achieve.  Here is a list of our primary goals that our dedicated volunteers and staff work toward.

• To serve as stewards of  Esopus Bend Nature Preserve

• To  preserve open space 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.