Protecting a Natural Legacy: Scenic Hudson, Inc. and the Hudson River Valley

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  • McKee, Seth
    • Other Affiliation: Land Projects Manager, Scenic Hudson, Inc., Poughkeepsie, NY
Abstract
  • From its source at Lake Tear of the Clouds in the Adirondack Mountains of upper New York State, the Hudson River flows over 300 miles to its mouth in New York Harbor, where it empties into the Atlantic Ocean. Along the way, it flows past a wealth of diverse landscapes: rolling farmland, rustic, industrial river towns, mountain ranges of striking geology, ecologically-significant tidal wetlands, and finally New York City. For over half the length of this journey, the Hudson is tidal, and as a major estuary, the river contains marine, brackish, and freshwater habitats. This diversity of landscapes and natural habitats has intrigued residents and visitors for centuries, and has been the scene of historic events, extensive commerce, spectacular artistry, and everyday inspiration. It has also posed a challenge to planners and conservationists throughout the Hudson Valley-how to safeguard its natural attributes in the face of considerable long-term development pressures, while accommodating inevitable growth and development in a manner that is compatible with this natural heritage.
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  • Carolina Planning Journal
Journal volume
  • 18
Journal issue
  • 1
Page start
  • 33
Page end
  • 40
Language
  • English
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  • Carolina Planning Journal

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