Recognizing those who Live Sustainably

The Catskill Center’s 42^nd Annual Meeting will be held on July 16, where we will be recognizing individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions in community development, education, arts & culture or natural resource protection in the Catskills.

Each year the Annual Meeting focuses on a theme that we consider to be currently prominent in the Catskills and relates to our activity. In 2011, the theme of the Annual Meeting is “Living Sustainably.” We will showcase a solar array we are installing at the Catskill Center and the release of the new curriculum developed by the Catskill Center: Sustainable Catskills. We will also recognize Catskill Region residents and organizations that practice sustainable living, using a system to meet present needs without compromising those of future generations.

We seek your help in finding individuals and organizations who deserve recognition for displaying through their behavior and lifestyle: the ability to meet their resource needs while preserving biodiversity and natural ecosystems; efficient practice in renewable energy; measures to reduce environmental impacts (including carbon footprint) and abate climate change; planning and acting for the ability to maintain economic potential and preservation of natural resources for future generations.

If you have a recommendation for candidates for recognition for living sustainably, please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call us at 845-586-2611. We will publish more specific award criteria and guidelines within the next few weeks.

Grass pellet stove at the Catskill Center