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Peter's Kill: Photo copyright © Herb ChongThe Shawangunk Ridge Coalition is an alliance of local, regional and national organizations working to protect the Shawangunk Ridge in Ulster, Sullivan and Orange counties of New York. The mission of the Shawangunk Ridge Coalition is to promote the common goals and objectives of its member organizations and to pursue strategies for protecting and preserving the entire Shawangunk Ridge.

Our Mission is to create a continuous, protected corridor the entire length of the Shawangunk Ridge to protect its pristine water quality, unique wildlife habitat and biodiversity, and to provide public access to enjoy its magnificent beauty and world-famous recreational opportunities.

Other major goals include:
  • Advocate for protection of the Shawangunk Ridge.

  • Support grassroots advocacy efforts consistent with our mission.

  • Assist with the dissemination and analysis of information as it pertains to common goals and objectives.

  • Encourage national, regional, state and local conservation organizations and agencies to take leadership roles in the protection of the Ridge and surrounding land.

  • Foster partnerships among local, state, regional and national stakeholders towards ridgewide protection.

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Shawangunk Ridge Coalition Executive Committee:
The SRC Executive Committee consists of 10 seats with a minimum of 3 seats representing local grassroots organizations. The other 7 seats represent ridge-wide organizations.

  • Neil Zimmerman - Friends of the Shawangunks
  • Paula Medley - Basha Kill Area Association
  • Cara Lee - The Nature Conservancy
  • Ed Goodell - NY NJ Trail Conference
  • Patty Lee Parmalee - Save The Ridge
  • James Delaune - Orange County Land Trust
  • Bob Anderberg - Open Space Institute
  • Glenn Hoagland - Mohonk Preserve
  • James McKenney - Cragsmoor Association

If you would like additional information please contact: Shawangunk Ridge Coalition, 156 Ramapo Valley Rd., Mahwah NJ 07430; 201-512-9348 x25; Email: info@shawangunkridge.org
WE NEED YOUR FINANCIAL HELP TO EXPAND THIS WORK!

Lake Minnewaska: Photo copyright © Herb ChongYour donations will help support the following efforts:
  • Continuing to build and empower local grassroots organizations
  • Generating political support for further state acquisitions along the ridge
  • Communicating information via the website and email
  • Offering coalition gatherings workshops and trainings
Shawangunk Ridge Coalition Members and Partners
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The Shawangunk Ridge Coalition needs your help. You donations make it possible for us to keep our work going to protect the beautiful Shawangunk Ridge.