New York State awards $2.7 million in conservation grants

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has awarded $2.7 million in funding to 45 not-for-profit land trusts through the Conservation Partnership Program. The initiative aims to support 56 projects focused on conserving open space, improving public access to outdoor recreation, protecting water quality, and enhancing climate resiliency.

In the Mid-Hudson/Hudson Valley region, nearly $900,000 has been allocated to various organizations. Recipients in this area include the Dutchess Land Conservancy, Open Space Institute Land Trust, and Mohonk Preserve, among others. Individual grant amounts for the 38 accredited land trusts awarded this year range from $6,861 to $100,000.