Everyone who lives in Putnam Valley is astakeholder in its future.

Mission

To protect ourwells and water supply.

To ensure thatour lakes are carefullymanaged and remain asource of enjoyment

To prevent theneedless destruction oftrees, historic buildingsand stone walls, scenic views and ridgelines.

To protect thewinding roads and streamsthat characterizeour town, which is situated within the Hudson Highlands, and to assurethequality of life we now enjoy.

To encouragelocal economies.

To publiclyadvocate on behalf ofstakeholders in the townon issues related to our mission

To limitdevelopment except whereenvironmentally feasible

To monitorproposed developments to assurethat bestpractices are in place from  thebeginning of a project to its completion

To promotepassive recreation

To advocate forthe protection of wildlifecorridors

To encourage theuse of technologies thatlimit storm waterrun-off and actively oppose projects that would affect our lakes,streams andwetlands, compromise our steep slopes, or in any way contribute toerosion andflooding.

To insist thatzoning laws be enforced,particularly as theyrelate to the quality of life issues: eliminating visual eyesores,noise, traffic,and light pollution

To educate ourelected officials andcommunity on issues ofcritical importance brought to us by our membership regarding theenvironment, sustainableenergy, taxes, impending development etc …