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LATEST NEWS FROM THE CATSKILL CENTER

Why Budget Priorities Matter for the Future of the Forest Preserve

Brent LeRash 2/26/26 Brent LeRash 2/26/26

Why Budget Priorities Matter for the Future of the Forest Preserve

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Catskill Center Statement on the EPA’s Endangerment Finding Reversal

Brent LeRash 2/17/26 Brent LeRash 2/17/26

Catskill Center Statement on the EPA’s Endangerment Finding Reversal

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Catskill Center Awarded Chesapeake WILD Grant to Advance Early Detection of Aquatic Invasive Species

Brent LeRash 2/11/26 Brent LeRash 2/11/26

Catskill Center Awarded Chesapeake WILD Grant to Advance Early Detection of Aquatic Invasive Species

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Catskill Center Welcomes Four New Members to Board of Directors

Brent LeRash 2/4/26 Brent LeRash 2/4/26

Catskill Center Welcomes Four New Members to Board of Directors

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Catskill Center Reaffirms Dog-Free Policy at Thorn Preserve to Protect Rare Grassland Habitat

Brent LeRash 1/27/26 Brent LeRash 1/27/26

Catskill Center Reaffirms Dog-Free Policy at Thorn Preserve to Protect Rare Grassland Habitat

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Catskill Center Applauds Governor Hochul’s Continued Commitment to the Environmental Protection Fund

Brent LeRash 1/22/26 Brent LeRash 1/22/26

Catskill Center Applauds Governor Hochul’s Continued Commitment to the Environmental Protection Fund

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Catskill Center Receives Grant to Enhance Interpretation and Accessibility at the Catskills Visitor Center

Brent LeRash 1/20/26 Brent LeRash 1/20/26

Catskill Center Receives Grant to Enhance Interpretation and Accessibility at the Catskills Visitor Center

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Catskill Center Applauds DEC’s Draft Policy to Improve Inclusive Access to the Forest Preserve

Brent LeRash 1/8/26 Brent LeRash 1/8/26

Catskill Center Applauds DEC’s Draft Policy to Improve Inclusive Access to the Forest Preserve

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Catskill Center Stewards Engaged More Than 57,000 Visitors During 2025 Season, Protecting the Catskills’ Most Visited Places

Brent LeRash 12/16/25 Brent LeRash 12/16/25

Catskill Center Stewards Engaged More Than 57,000 Visitors During 2025 Season, Protecting the Catskills’ Most Visited Places

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Catskill Center Announces 2026 Catskill Park Coalition Legislative Priorities Aimed at Protecting and Supporting the Catskills

Brent LeRash 12/8/25 Brent LeRash 12/8/25

Catskill Center Announces 2026 Catskill Park Coalition Legislative Priorities Aimed at Protecting and Supporting the Catskills

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Advocacy in Action: Five Ways to Advocate for the Catskills

Brent LeRash 11/17/25 Brent LeRash 11/17/25

Advocacy in Action: Five Ways to Advocate for the Catskills

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Why Advocacy for Forest Preserve Funding Matters

Brent LeRash 11/3/25 Brent LeRash 11/3/25

Why Advocacy for Forest Preserve Funding Matters

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Catskill Center Applauds DEC’s Visitor Use Plan to Protect Formerly Trailless High Peaks

Brent LeRash 9/2/25 Brent LeRash 9/2/25

Catskill Center Applauds DEC’s Visitor Use Plan to Protect Formerly Trailless High Peaks

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Catskill Center’s 5th Annual Hike for the Catskills Returns This August

Brent LeRash 7/28/25 Brent LeRash 7/28/25

Catskill Center’s 5th Annual Hike for the Catskills Returns This August

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Forest Preserve Advocates Applaud Final Budget

Brent LeRash 5/13/25 Brent LeRash 5/13/25

Forest Preserve Advocates Applaud Final Budget

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Catskill Center Lauds Record NYS Budget Investments in the Catskills

Brent LeRash 5/8/25 Brent LeRash 5/8/25

Catskill Center Lauds Record NYS Budget Investments in the Catskills

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Catskill Center Protects Platte Clove Viewshed and Expands Platte Clove Preserve with Acquisition of Key Parcel

Brent LeRash 3/31/25 Brent LeRash 3/31/25

Catskill Center Protects Platte Clove Viewshed and Expands Platte Clove Preserve with Acquisition of Key Parcel

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Catskill Center Announces Dog-Free Policy at Thorn Preserve

Brent LeRash 2/28/25 Brent LeRash 2/28/25

Catskill Center Announces Dog-Free Policy at Thorn Preserve

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NY Governor’s Budget Proposal Retains Key Funding for Catskill Park and Congressman Maurice D. Hinchey Catskills Visitor Center

Brent LeRash 1/23/25 Brent LeRash 1/23/25

NY Governor’s Budget Proposal Retains Key Funding for Catskill Park and Congressman Maurice D. Hinchey Catskills Visitor Center

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Catskill Center Earns National Recognition

Brent LeRash 12/20/24 Brent LeRash 12/20/24

Catskill Center Earns National Recognition

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