SPONSOR
In support of the goal of the Hudson Fulton Champlain Quadricentennial Commission to advance a vision and practical agenda for the Hudson Valley, this project is sponsored by the Hudson River Watershed Alliance, a regional coalition of stakeholders working to protect, restore, and conserve the water resources of the Hudson and its tributaries, through information sharing and collaborative networking.
Your participation counts!
Please be assured that all of the online activity of this ongoing discussion will be integrated into the planning of the region-wide conference on the future of the Hudson River Valley, to be convened in 2010 by the Quadricentennial Commission. In fact, OurHudson.org will be instrumental in the preparation, implementation, and follow-up of this conference — making your engagement here all the more important. So, please chime in! Share your concerns, ideas, and highest hopes for our beloved region.
Please comment on the results of the following workshops:
Yonkers Workshop
OVERVIEW: On November 5, 24 people participated in the Yonkers listening workshop. The group included stakeholding interests representing a variety of agencies and nonprofit organizations, as well as several small businesses. Participants noted that the audience was not fully representative of the region’s demography or organizational/civic composition. In particular, the group encouraged future representation from: the private business sector (esp. financial services, agriculture and river-based businesses); students; infrastructure-related agencies (e.g. railroads, utilities); County and municipal government; and land preservation groups.
Newburgh-New Windsor Workshop
OVERVIEW: On October 22, 16 people participated in the Newburgh-New Windsor listening workshop. The group included stakeholding interests representing a variety of regional and county agencies and nonprofit organizations (planning, tourism, environmental, cultural/heritage, land use, higher education, recreation, etc.). Participants noted that the audience was not fully representative of the region’s ethnic, racial, age or professional diversity. In particular, the group encouraged future representation from: the private business sector (esp. agriculture and river-based businesses); students; infrastructure-related agencies (e.g. railroads, utilities); etc.
Troy Workshop
OVERVIEW: On October 21, 17 people participated in the Troy listening workshop. The group included stakeholding interests representing a number of state and regional agencies and nonprofit organizations involved with strategic action and policies relating primarily to environmental and heritage/cultural issues and concerns for the Valley. Participants noted that the audience was not representative of the region’s ethnic, racial, age or professional diversity. In particular, the group encouraged future representation from: the agricultural sector; higher education; hospitality, tourism and marketing
Hudson Workshop
OVERVIEW: On September 17, 23 people participated in the Hudson listening workshop. The group included stakeholding interests representing: historic sites; state, county, and local government/public agencies; civic leadership; environmental activists; small business; and outdoor recreation advocates. Participants noted that the audience was not fully representative of the region’s ethnic, racial, age or professional diversity. In particular, the group encouraged future representation from: the public and private education systems; major businesses; health professions; African American, Muslim, and Bengali communities; and youth.
Kingston Workshop
OVERVIEW: On September 21, 20 people participated in the Kingston listening workshop. The group included a number of senior staff from public agencies and major nonprofit organizations concerned with environmental sustainability, historic sites, and urban planning, as well as small businesses and regional publications. Participants noted that the audience was not fully representative of the region’s ethnic, racial, age or professional diversity. In particular, the group encouraged future representation from: youth and education; Native Americans; Spanish-speaking peoples; religious institutions and major funding agencies; as well as tourism development organizations, and agencies who work on behalf of underserved and underrepresented populations.
Manhattan Workshop