
Kudos to governor for focus on parks and the outdoors in budget
New York’s state park system is getting a much-needed boost from Governor Cuomo. As promised in his State of the State address, the Governor’s proposed 2012-2013 Executive Budget includes $89 million for infrastructure improvements at 48 state parks and historic sites as well as $134 million for the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF).
Parks & Trails New York applauds the Governor for making this smart investment in our state park system and recognizing the strong connection between economic vitality and outdoor recreational opportunities.
Thank the Governor for making a smart investment in New York State by providing funding for infrastructure needs at state parks and historic sites and supporting the EPF. Read more.
Congratulations to the winners
of our Capacity Building Grants
for park and trail groups
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Friends of Gantry Plaza State Park, Inc., Queens
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Fallsburg Rails to Trails Committee, Sullivan County
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Friends of Mine Kill and Max V. Shaul State Parks, Schoharie County
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Friends of the Chemung River Watershed, Chemung County
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Northville Placid Trail Chapter of Adirondack Mountain Club, Essex, Fulton, and Hamilton counties
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Saratoga Mountain Bike Association, Rensselaer
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Battenkill Conservancy, Washington County
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Friends of Fahnestock and Hudson Highlands State Parks, Dutchess and Putnam counties
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Great Swamp Conservancy, Madison County
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Kingston Land Trust, Ulster County
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Concerned Citizens of Montauk, Suffolk County
Registration for 2012 Bike Tours open
Cycling the Erie Canal, July 8-15
Everyone’s heard about it. This is the year to be part of it.
Join us for the 14th annual Cycling the Erie Canal bike tour.
Great Hudson Valley Pedal , July 31-August 5
Experience the magnificent Hudson Valley and five fabulous bridge crossings on the eighth annual Great Hudson Valley Pedal .
Progress in plugging
Erie Canalway Trail gaps
A new report cites the progress being made to close the five remaining gaps in the365-mile Erie Canalway Trail. The second annual Closing the Gaps: A Progress Report on the Erie Canalway Trail was released by PTNY and the Canalway Trails Association New York (CTANY).
Three Trail Projects to Receive
Assistance from Parks &Trails New York
Three New York trail projects have been selected to receive assistance
from Parks & Trails New York as part of its Healthy Trails, Healthy People program. Communities will receive help with technical issues, planning,
public outreach, grant writing, fundraising, programming, organizational development and other activities critical to the long-term success of trail projects.
Projects chosen include:
Genesee Valley Greenway, Allegany County
Parks & Trails New York will work with the Cuba Friends of Architecture to encourage usage and volunteer support for a newly completed one-mile section of Genesee Valley Greenway in the Village of Cuba.
Montezuma Heritage Park Erie Canal Towpath Trail, Cayuga County
Parks & Trails New York will help the Town of Montezuma create and promote a network of trails linking the hamlet of Montezuma with the Seneca River and several historic Erie Canal sites.
Andes Trails, Delaware County
Parks & Trails New York will assist Andes Works! with the creation of a five-mile trail linking the Village of Andes to the Pepacton Reservoir.
Are you an Erie Canalway Trail
End-to-Ender?

Have you biked or walked the Erie Canalway Trail between Buffalo and Albany? We want to recognize and reward your achievement. Register now for an End-to-End decal, and inclusion on our End-to-Ender Honor Roll and be sure to tell us about your experience!
Honoring New York's
Environmental Pioneers

PTNY honored New York's pioneers of environmental law with its
George W.
Perkins Award at a reception on November 17 at
The University Club in NYC. View photos of the reception and read more about this exceptional
group.
Here’s what you can do
to protect parks and trails:
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Let Governor Cuomo and the rest of your elected officials know that parks and trails are important to you and that they must be adequately funded.
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Connect with the growing community of New Yorkers who
support the places they love through Facebook, Twitter and our Blog
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Become a member of Parks & Trails New York and be counted when we advocate on behalf of parks and trails
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Donate and help us keep parks and trails open, safe, and beautiful.
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