Everyone who lives in Putnam Valley is a stakeholder in its future.

Mission

To protect our wells and water supply.

To ensure that our lakes are carefully managed and remain a source of enjoyment

To prevent the needless destruction of trees, historic buildings and stone walls, scenic views and ridgelines.

To protect the winding roads and streams that characterize our town, which is situated within the Hudson Highlands, and to assure the quality of life we now enjoy.

To encourage local economies.

To publicly advocate on behalf of stakeholders in the town on issues related to our mission

To limit development except where environmentally feasible

To monitor proposed developments to assure that best practices are in place from  the beginning of a project to its completion

To promote passive recreation

To advocate for the protection of wildlife corridors

To encourage the use of technologies that limit storm water run-off and actively oppose projects that would affect our lakes, streams and wetlands, compromise our steep slopes, or in any way contribute to erosion and flooding.

To insist that zoning laws be enforced, particularly as they relate to the quality of life issues: eliminating visual eyesores, noise, traffic, and light pollution

To educate our elected officials and community on issues of critical importance brought to us by our membership regarding the environment, sustainable energy, taxes, impending development etc …