Winnakee announces acquisition of 240 acres of vulnerable lands and forest
Advancing a key initiative of Winnakee’s broadened conservation mission to save local forests “Vlei Marsh boasts stunning views of the marshland area and contains a multi-looped existing trail system of 1.25 miles. With its proximity to Rhinebeck and scenic views, we imagine it will quickly become a community favorite destination.” —BOB DAVIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR View... Read More
Winnakee Acquires 335 Acres in Town of Red Hook for The Saw Kill Water Quality Protection Project
Acquisition Noted as Critical to Protecting Surface Water Quality and Threatened Species Habitats FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 13, 2020, Rhinebeck, NY Winnakee Land Trust today announced its purchase of 335 acres of land in the Town of Red Hook, enabled with funds from the CWIA/EPF Water Quality Improvement Project Grant administered by the New York State... Read More
Winnakee Land Trust Acquires 700 Acres
“Acquisition of these extraordinary properties offers unique benefits for our local communities. In addition to protecting and preserving threatened natural habitats, vulnerable watersheds and productive farmlands, the acquisitions afford Winnakee the opportunity to design and conduct natural resource management plans to strengthen the ecosystem’s capacity to adapt to shifting climate patterns. Each of us will benefit from... Read More
WINNAKEE LAND TRUST NAMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BOB DAVIS
For Immediate Release: May 28, 2019 Rhinebeck, New York….The Board of Directors of Winnakee Land Trust announced today the appointment of Robert Davis as the new Executive Director of the nonprofit organization. Before joining Winnakee, Davis served since 2008 as Director of Forest Properties at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF). In... Read More