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A Grand Story of A Work in Progress
It all began with a boom in 1900. The sounds of workmen blasting the Palisades of the Hudson for stone to pave New York City streets raised a furor that inspired New York Governor Theodore Roosevelt and New Jersey Governor Foster Voorhees to create the Palisades Interstate Park Commission. The cliffs were saved and this remarkable partnership - one of the oldest and most successful public-private partnerships in U.S. history - has gone on to protect and preserve more than 100,000 acres of parkland.
But the job is far from done. And that's why Friends of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission has been chartered "to promote and expand the preservation of natural, cultural, and recreational resources of the Park."
The next chapter is yet to be written. But one thing is for certain. It is going to be a challenging and exciting adventure. And you are invited to be part of this important endeavor by becoming a member of the Palisades Parks Conservancy.
The Palisades Parks Conservancy is a non-profit corporation exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Membership is welcome. Donations are tax-deductible. Contributions should be sent to The Palisades Parks Conservancy, Administration Building, Bear Mountain, NY 10911 USA. 845-786-2701. Or you can use our secure Web site membership link.
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Since our founding over a century ago, the Palisades Interstate Park Commission has depended on donations as well as public funds for financial support to meet our mission to promote and expand the preservation of natural, historical and cultural resources. These donations enable us to conserve and protect open space and wildlife habitats, improve facilities and enhance programs and services for our visitors. Today, the need is greater than ever.
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