12th Annual Lark in the Park Saturday, October 3, through Monday, October 12, 2015

The 12th Annual Lark in the Park will offer exciting hiking, paddling, cycling, fishing, nature walks and lectures as well as cultural and educational events throughout the entire Catskill region. From Saturday, October 3rd through Monday, the 12th, you can enjoy dozens of outdoor activities during the 10-day Lark celebration, sponsored by the Catskill Center, New York – New Jersey Trail Conference, Catskill Mountain Club, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Jeff SentermanSeptember 15, 2015Comment

Floodplain Management and Coastal Erosion Training

NYSDEC is sponsoring floodplain management training across New York State under a FEMA mitigation grant. The training is geared towards local building and code officials, planners, local elected officials and design professionals.

Jeff SentermanSeptember 15, 2015Comment

New Executive Director Jeff Senterman, Recipients of Evers & Ginsberg Awards, Announced at Summer Gathering of the Catskill Center

August 29th, 2015 - MOUNT TREMPER, New York---The Catskill Center announced at its annual Summer Gathering the appointment of Jeff Senterman to the position of Executive Director. The announcement by Jim Infante, Chairman of the Board of Directors, was made at the Maurice D. Hinchey Catskill Interpretive Center, during the summer gathering of the organization’s membership.

Jeff SentermanAugust 29, 2015Comment

Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed, Arkville & Highmount, NY

ARKVILLE, New York--Emerald ash borer (EAB) has been confirmed in Arkville and Highmount, NY. Given its spread pattern, it has the potential to be in many other areas between the quarantine zone and Arkville as well.

Jeff SentermanAugust 7, 2015Catskill Center for Conservation and DevelopmentComment

DEC Seeks Participants For Summer Turkey Survey

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today encouraged New Yorkers to participate in a survey for wild turkeys throughout the month of August.

Jeff SentermanAugust 5, 2015Comment

Governor Cuomo Announces Solar Energy To Power Belleayre Gore and Whiteface Ski Centers

Three state operated ski resorts at Belleayre, Gore and Whiteface Mountain have committed to using solar power to operate their ski lift and snowmaking operations

Jeff SentermanAugust 3, 2015Comment

NYSDEC Commissioner Martens Directs DEC Staff to Issue Permits for Belleayre Resort Project

In a decision released today (July 10, 2015), New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens granted DEC staff’s motion to cancel the adjudicatory hearing on the Crossroads Ventures LLC project, known as The Belleayre Resort at Catskill Park, and directed DEC staff to issue the necessary permits associated with the project. The project will be located on lands near the Belleayre Mountain Ski Center.

Jeff SentermanJuly 13, 2015Comment

Kaaterskill Falls & Blue Hole Alternatives

While the trails around Kaaterskill Falls are being improved, we wanted to offer you some information about additional walking, hiking and swimming options in the Catskills and provide you with some resources for your visit to the region to ensure you have an enjoyable visit!

Jeff SentermanJuly 10, 2015Catskills, waterfalls, recreation, Kaaterskill Falls, hiking, trails, Catskill ParkComment

DEC announces opening of Maurice D. Hinchey Catskill Interpretive Center

Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens today officially opened the Maurice D. Hinchey Catskill Interpretive Center on Rt. 28 in the Town of Shandaken, Ulster County, which will serve as a gateway for visitors to Catskills Forest Preserve to learn about the vast outdoor recreation opportunities in the area as well as to discover the region's rich history and ecology. The $1.3 Million project was funded with approximately $500,000 from New York Works, $420,000 from the State's Environmental Protection Fund and a $380,000 federal Housing and Urban Development grant.

Jeff SentermanJuly 1, 2015Comment

Lark in the Park Event Leaders

Jeff SentermanJune 2, 2015Comment