Save Catskills Preserve

Join the Coalition to Save Catskills Preserve and help fight Premium Energy’s #Ashokan Pumped Storage Project.

[Save Catskills Preserve @SaveCatskills]

Come say hi at our booth tomorrow at Olive day!

https://t.co/GNSBTzzQZ5

[Save Catskills Preserve @SaveCatskills]

Explore the intersection of environmental science and history at the Ashokan Watershed Conference on July 28-29, with a dedicated Landowners Day on July 29 at Bearsville Theatre, Woodstock: https://t.co/V550noXk44

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Stay informed with upcoming Forest Preserve Project Work Plans in the region like the "Blue Hole Parking Lot and Accessible Trail Construction" starting soon: https://t.co/2s9AldPSmN

[Save Catskills Preserve @SaveCatskills]

Join us for an evening of wine, dining and supporting our friends at the Woodstock Land Conservancy who are working hard to protect our wild places this spring! The event will be held on May 13th at https://t.co/cBdCT4PSZV. We hope to see you there...

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Dozens of schools, parks, religious communities, paddling groups, and scout troops have taken part in the @riverkeeper Sweep over the years. Join us May 6th for the 12th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep and make a difference in your community https://t.co/43MIdQ8aPB

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Tomorrow @ 11am! - Learn about new geological and historical findings that could put the Bluestone Wild Forest on New York State's Historic Site Registry with geologist Paul Rubin and Catskill Mountainkeeper https://t.co/c5fyqoMcon

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The 12th Annual @riverkeeper Sweep is almost here! Volunteers are needed on May 6th to remove invasive species, plant vegetation, and clean up shorelines along the Hudson River. Sign up to support our favorite river: https://t.co/43MIdQ8aPB #CommunityService

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Learn about new geological and historical findings that could put the Bluestone Wild Forest on New York State's Historic Site Registry with geologist Paul Rubin and @mountainkeeper - Mar 25 @ 11am https://t.co/c5fyqoMcon

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Thanks to everyone who helped pass this historic measure:

[Tracy M Brown @Tracyworks]

A major victory for New York! Big thank you from @riverkeeper to everyone who worked tirelessly to pass #NYBondAct & to all the voters who value clean water, clean air & a greener economy.

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@nynjtc @Catskill3500 @NYSDEC @mountainkeeper @SenSchumer @SenGillibrand @DelgadoforNY19 @REI @Campmor We are SO happy about this! Vigilant for their next proposal, but today: Happy Dance! 🥰🌲🥤

[Save Catskills Preserve @SaveCatskills]

WE DID IT! It's official! Premium Energy has withdrawn its application for the Ashokan Hydro Electric Pumped Storage project! Thank you to ALL who commented and spread the word. Here is the letter:
https://t.co/95TOPxalGP
We are THRILLED (but we also remain vigilant). #cleanwater

[Save Catskills Preserve @SaveCatskills]

Victor Rojas of Premium Energy was just interviewed on @WAMC and SAID that he withdrew the application via a letter to FERC. BUT, we have not gotten any confirmation, or SEEN that letter. We're waiting till Town officials get officially notified to celebrate.

[Save Catskills Preserve @SaveCatskills]

THANKS TO ALL WHO COMMENTED! We started our fight with +/- 300 comments. Today 1300+ comments have been filed. We thank everyone who joined us to oppose the Premium Energy Hydro Electric project. There may still be time to comment (deadline sometime today) https://t.co/A7IIQGwl8x

[Save Catskills Preserve @SaveCatskills]

THE FIGHT IS NOT OVER!! PLEASE comment TODAY. The deadline to OPPOSE this project is tomorrow. YES: Your comment counts! Easy instructions & information on our website:
https://t.co/UFJfPPqv6n #catskills #cleanwater #upstateny #hudsonvalley #hiking #biking #fishing #ecology

[Save Catskills Preserve @SaveCatskills]

You may have read that it's over. It is NOT.
PLEASE make your voice heard
& sent your comment to FERC TODAY!!
https://t.co/A7IIQGwl8x #catskills #trout #fishing #hiking #upstateny #hudsonvalley #ulstercounty #biking #cleanwater

[Save Catskills Preserve @SaveCatskills]

NYC Department of Environmental Protection Submits Comments: Urges FERC to Deny Permit. Thank you to the NYC DEP for opposing the Premium Energy project!
Read their comments here: https://t.co/KcXcYa16Hh #nycdep #catskills #ashokan #cleanwater #nycwater #nycwatershed #bagels

[Save Catskills Preserve @SaveCatskills]

Thanks @SenatorHinchey for opposing the ill conceived Premium Energy Project. We were proud to stand by your side today. #ashokan #catskills #cleanwater #stopthedam #streams #nature #hiking #biking #fishing #ulstercounty #hudsonvalley #tourism #nycwater #rural #railtrail #ecology

[Senator Michelle Hinchey @SenatorHinchey]

Today, my office brought together a diverse coalition of environmental & community leaders to express our strong opposition to Premium Energy's deeply flawed plan to create a pumped storage project utilizing the Ashokan Reservoir.

View my remarks ⬇️
https://t.co/ekRsJD1nnr

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This is TODAY @ 10am ET!! Tune IN! #CatskillMountains #Nature #hiking #biking #fishing #trout #streams #ecology #outdoorfun #StopTheDam

[Save Catskills Preserve @SaveCatskills]

*PRESS EVENT* Senator @MichelleHinchey to hold a Press Conference on the Proposed Premium Energy Ashokan Pumped Storage Plan:
STREAMING ON HER FACEBOOK PAGE at 10am on Thursday 4/8/21
https://t.co/ySXDNAYKaG
#ashokan #catskills #ulstercountry #conservation #cleanwater #upstateny

[Save Catskills Preserve @SaveCatskills]

@nynjtc @Catskill3500 @NYSDEC @NYGovCuomo @mountainkeeper @SenSchumer @SenGillibrand @DelgadoforNY19 @REI @Campmor Thank you for spreading the word!!!