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Town
of Lloyd Environmental Conservation Council |
The Environmental Conservation Council (ECC) advises the Town Board on
matters affecting the preservation, development, and use of Lloyd’s
natural and historical resources. It serves as a practical guardian of
the water, air, land, plants, wildlife and scenic beauty that underpin
the quality of our environment, as well as buildings, cemeteries, and
landmarks that testify eloquently to Lloyd past.
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Black
Creek Water Trail
One of the ECC’s top priorities is the maintenance and extension of
the Black Creek Water Trail along Lloyd’s portion of the waterway
Walt Whitman celebrated as a “stream of hurrying amber.” Created
by the ECC and the Town Board, the Water Trail provides recreational opportunities
for canoeing and kayaking and facilitates ecological programs for students.
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Currently,
the trail begins where the Black Creek goes under New Paltz Road and
ends in wetlands where the creek enters Chodikee Lake. A new Hudson
River Estuary Grant will allow the construction of an observation
deck and mooring where the creek crosses the Hudson Valley Rail Trail.
Future plans call for the trail to extend northwest, using portages
and land trails to link creek sections suitable for paddling. The
ultimate goal is for the trail to reach the Hudson River outlet in
Esopus.
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(Rail Trail-Black Creek Crossing,
soon to be the site of an observation deck.) |
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ECC Projects
Other ECC current and planned projects include, but are not limited to:
· Contributing environmental information and counsel to the Town
of Lloyd Master Plan and to specific development plans,
· Organizing clean-ups of Lloyd roads and the Black Creek,
· Serving as liaison to other environmental agencies and groups
in the region,
· Responding to citizen’s questions about environmental issues,
· Promoting environmental education in schools and at public gatherings,
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Publishing brochures on environmental issues, such as recycling guidelines,
· Honoring individuals and institutions that work toward environmental
conservation.
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2010 Members:
Sue Frampton, chairperson
Donna Deeprose
Kelly Oggenfuss
Jack Maguire
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ECC meets the third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Town Hall.
Meetings are open to the public. Anyone wishing to present an issue
at a meeting, volunteer for a project, or apply for membership is
invited to contact Sue Frampton at 845-691-8930. |
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