NARROWSBURG, NY and ONLINE — The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) will host a presentation titled “Save Orange County’s Last Remaining Wilderness” on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 7 p.m. at the UDC office.

The talk will be given by Orange County Land Trust (OCLT) director of conservation Kyle Sanduski.

In his talk, Sanduski will describe OCLT’s launch of a multi-year land conservation campaign within the Delaware River Watershed. 

It’s intended to prioritize an area dubbed “Orange County’s Last Remaining Wilderness,” helping to maintain the quality of the Mongaup, Basher Kill and Neversink Rivers, as well as the Port Jervis Watershed, by partnering with willing landowners on conservation easements. 

Sanduski will discuss the land trust’s active projects in the area and describe upcoming efforts. He will also take questions. 

The mission of the Orange County Land Trust is to protect watersheds, habitats and working farms that sustain communities now and for future generations.

To date, OCLT has helped protect over 6,500 acres of crucial landscapes through conservation agreements. These provide the tool for conserving natural resources while keeping the land on the tax rolls and in private stewardship. 

The UDC’s monthly meeting to follow will include status reports, discussion of old and new business, and public comment.

The meeting will also include the election of UDC officers by ballot vote for 2024.

The UDC office is located at 211 Bridge St.

All UDC meetings are open to the public. For further information on how to participate via a Zoom option, call 845/252-3022 or email stephanie@upperdelawarecouncil.org.  

Check www.upperdelawarecouncil.org or UDC social media pages for any meeting updates.