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| Natural Resource Damage Assessment Guide |
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| September 2004 |
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| NOTE FROM SCENIC HUDSON'S PRESIDENT |
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30-Year Battle Reaches Critical Stage --
Citizen Action Needed Today |
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During 2000 and 2001, the entire country witnessed a grand drama, three decades in the making, about the future of our treasured Hudson River. During these two years a highly publicized debate was waged among the General Electric Co.; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: national, state and regional environmental groups; and citizens over removing PCBs
from this legendary waterway. In February 2002, the EPA issued an historic decision requiring a cleanup to rid the Hudson of 150,000 pounds of toxic, health-threatening PCBs.
In the meantime federal and state agencies launched a parallel investigation to determine if the Hudson River's natural resources were injured by PCBs. Beyond the removal of PCBs from the river, federal law mandates restoration of damaged natural resources.
This assessment provides champions of our river -- like you -- a golden opportunity to help steer natural resource restoration. But to make a difference, you must be part of the process. This guide will give you a clear understanding of how you can get engaged in this vital program. Seize this moment, get active today and stay involved, until we all achieve our goal -- restoring the river so that it can be enjoyed and cherished for generations. |
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Sincerely,
Ned Sullivan
President
Scenic Hudson |
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| We invite you to download a copy of the guide (pdf/4.4 MB). For a print copy, please contact Scenic Hudson at (845) 473-4440, ext. 272, or dlenhart@scenichudson.org. |
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