Beczak Environmental Education Center
35 Alexander Street
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 377-1900
Fax: (914) 377-1173
BWalters@beczak.org
www.beczak.org
Bob Walters, Executive Director
Nortrud Spero, President
Dedicated to providing the entire Hudson River community with involvement and information about the Hudson River: its history, culture, and environment. Lectures and outings for adults. Hands-on programs for schoolchildren on our Hudson River beach teach about the Hudson and the environment. Renovation and expansion project to improve Center and create a new waterfront park is under way and will be completed in September, 2003.

Bedford Audubon Society
Bylane Farm, 35 Todd Road
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 232-1999
Fax: (914) 232-5038
info@bedfordaudubon.org
www.bedfordaudubon.org
John Askildsen, President
Offers evening programs, field trips and special events to 18 communities in northern Westchester and Putnam counties. Owns and maintains three sanctuaries totaling 564 acres in the towns of Bedford, Lewisboro, and North Salem. 

Bronx River Parkway Reservation Conservancy
(914) 725-3829
Lowell Tooley, President
ltooley2@aol.com
Established in 1997 to preserve and enhance this historic corridor as a natural, recreational and park resource.

Central Westchester Audubon Society
P.O. Box 359
White Plains, NY 10602
(914) 949-3486
cwas@centralwestchesteraudubon.org
www.centralwestchesteraudubon.org
Gladys Goldman, Co-President
Jeanne Alpert, Co-President
(914) 946-1780
CWAS serves the communities of Elmsford, Greenburgh, Harrison, Purchase, Rye, Portchester, and White Plains with programs and field trips.

Citizens for Byram Lake Reservoir
P.O. Box 846
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
(914) 244-4459
cblr@worldnet.att.net
www.citizensforbyramlakereservoir.org
CBLR is a nonpolitical, nonprofit group dedicated to protecting the ecosystems of our area from potential destruction.

Committee to Save the Gaisman Property
67 Ridge Road
Hartsdale, NY 10530
(914) 761-6270
Fax: (914) 761-6270
Richard Presser, Contact
Organized to preserve the 130-acre Gaisman Estate in Hartsdale as a passive-use park; continues to serve a watchdog function for the resulting Hart's Brook Park and Preserve.

Cortlandt WATCH
P.O. Box 271
Crompond, NY 10517
(914) 739-0567
Shirley Lashingsky, Acting President
Formed in 1985, We Are The Cortlandt Homeowners, Inc. (WATCH) is an independent coalition of homeowners' associations, neighborhood groups and individuals concerned about wetlands, steep slopes, the ash pit, sludge incineration and other local environmental issues.

Croton Watershed Clean Water Coalition, Inc.
9 Old Corner Road
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 234-3179
Fax: (914) 234-6139
marianr451@aol.com
www.newyorkwater.org
Marian H. Rose, President
An alliance of organizations and individuals brought together to maintain, protect and improve the waters in the Croton Watershed through regional action in order to avoid filtration.

Federated Conservationists of Westchester County, Inc.
E House, Pace University School of Law
78 North Broadway
White Plains, NY 10603
(914) 289-0537
Fax: (914) 289-0539
fcwc@law.pace.edu
www.fcwc.org
Edna Sussman, Executive Director
Founded in 1965, a coalition of individuals and organizations dedicated to environmental planning and education for the preservation of Westchester's natural and historic resources.  Engages in public advocacy, publishes a bimonthly newspaper, Westchester Environment, and holds educational meetings. Individuals may subscribe to FCWC's weekly e-mail environmental calendar and news update. FCWC founded and coordinates the Westchester Environment Student Council (WESC), which engages in advocacy training, stewardship, and environmental education.

Federated Garden Clubs of New York State
Ninth District
10 Bruschi Lane
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 431-4514
Fax: (203) 431-4514
Charlotte Donigi, Director
Concerned with numerous issues including conservation, endangered species, appropriate and environmentally sensitive horticulture, wastewater and toxins.

Ferry Sloops, Inc.
P. O. Box 532
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 631-4672
www.ferrysloops.org
Duke Maggiola, President
An environmental and educational organization that brings people onto the Hudson River via its sloop, Sojourner Truth. Lobbies for a cleaner environment and public access to the waterfront.

Friends of Cranberry Lake, Inc.
1609 Old Orchard Street
North White Plains, NY 10604
(914) 428-1005
Patricia Barry, President
Ken Soltesz, Curator
Nonprofit organization promotes and supports the goals and philosophy of Cranberry Lake Preserve.  Helps to maintain the quality of the facility through the efforts of volunteers.

Friends of Lasdon Park & Arboretum, Inc.
Route 35
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 666-4007
Ms. Mori Zeltner, President
Nonprofit organization formed for the sole benefit of the development of Lasdon Park and Arboretum. Activities include conducting horticultural programs, educating and training hurticultural volunteers, fund raising  through annual plant sales and maintaining a plant/gift shop.

Friends of Marshlands, Inc.
P.O. Box 237
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 835-3490
nbsb4@att.net
Irene Saltzburg, President
Alison Beall, Curator
(914) 835-4460
Nonprofit organization dedicated to the care and protection of Marshlands Conservancy.   Sponsors an art show in February and a photography exhibit in the fall of works inspired by the Marshlands.

Friends of Muscoot Farm
Muscoot Farm
Route 100
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 864-7282
Fax: (914) 864-7290
Sue Moga, Farm Manager
Helps fund programs and special projects for Muscoot Farm.

Friends of Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Inc.
P.O. Box 548
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 698-5920
gpsunds@attglobal.net
Gigi Pugh Sundstrom, President
Jason Klein, Curator
(914) 967-8720
Nonprofit organization preserves and enhances the Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary through projects and programs. The organization is a 501 (c) (3) qualified corporation.

Friends of Rye Nature Center
Box 274
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-5150
Bob Clyatt, President
Supports Rye Nature Center.

Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct
15 Walnut Street
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-4117
Gwen Thomas and Mavis Cain, Co-Presidents
Brian Goodman, Park Manager
Protects, preserves and promotes Old Croton Aqueduct Trailway State Park which stretches from Cortlandt to the city of Yonkers.  Its purpose is education, planning and securing appropriate financial and governmental support.

Friends of the Scarsdale Parks
P. O. Box 53
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 472-7461
Michelle Abelson, President
Concerned with the protection of parklands and open space in Scarsdale.

Friends of the Trailside Nature Museum
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
Cross River, NY 10518
(914) 864-7322
trailsid@bestweb.net
Peter Kuniholm, President
Beth Herr, Curator
Supports the educational programs and goals of the Museum.

Friends of Wickers Creek Archeological Site
Box 178
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 693-0271
Fax: (845) 727-1804
Miriam Sivak, President
Strives to preserve the ancient Wickers Creek Archeological Site in Dobbs Ferry, to spread information about it and similar sites, and to press for environmental protection around the site and all along Wickers Creek.

Garth Woods Conservancy
97 Montgomery Street
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 725-4600
Fax: (914) 725-0346
Robert F. Borg, Chairman
Formed in 1991 to restore and help maintain the stretch of the Bronx River Parkway from Garth Road to Crane Road in Scarsdale: this is Garth Woods, which has been designated as an "Ancient Forest" by the Sierra Club.

Historic Peekskill
P.O. Box 2196
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 736-2089
Fax: (914) 736-0138
Kathy Cerreta, Treasurer
Mission is to protect, preserve and promote Peekskill's architectural, historic and natural resources. Endeavors to provide a forum for keeping the vital balance between historic preservation, greenspace and development.

Hudson River Audubon Society of Westchester
P. O. Box 616
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 237-9331
bochnikm@cs.com
www.hras.org
Michael Bochnik, President
The Hudson River Audubon Society's mission is to foster protection and appreciation of birds, other wildlife and habitats and to be an advocate for a cleaner, healthier environment. Offers monthly field trips and programs open to the public.

Junior League of Westchester-on-Hudson
35 South Broadway
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 631-2542
Fax: (914) 631-7582
Periodically coordinates effort to involve PTAs and other parent groups teaching environmental programs in the classroom.

League of Women Voters of Westchester
200 Hamilton Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 949-0507
Fax: (914) 997-9354
lwvlwvw@aol.com
www.WATpa.org/lwv
Erin Malloy, President
Catherine Wachs, Natural Resources Chairperson
Heather Baker-Sullivan, Land Use Chair
Education and advocacy which encourages active citizen participation in government in fields of water, air, solid waste management, land-use planning and sustainable development topics.

Ludlow Park Homeowners' Association
63 Sunnyside Drive
Yonkers, NY 10705
(914) 423-3811
Fax: (914) 964-9548
Nortrud Spero, Contact Person
Experts in over 25-year struggle with Westchester County government to recognize problems with the Joint Sewage Treatment Plant.  Dedicated to the prevention of any expansion to the plant or the addition of processes.

Native Plant Center
Westchester Community College
Hartford Hall
75 Grasslands Road
Valhalla, NY 10595
(914) 785-7870
Fax: (914) 785-6143
wcc.nativeplant@sunywcc.edu
Brooke Beebe, Project Director
Educates community about the economic value, environmental necessity, and natural beauty of native plants of the Northeast. Lectures, symposia, field trips, and plant sales offered to public as well as membership.

New York League of Conservation Voters
Westchester County Chapter
P.O. Box 936
Mohegan Lake, NY 10547
(914) 788-9571
Fax: (914) 788-9572
kmcloughlin@nylcv.org
www.nylcv.org
Katharine McLoughlin, Westchester County Coordinator
Goal is to increase environmental awareness among Westchester voters and elect environmentally responsible candidates at the local level. See statewide NYLCV description in State and Regional Environmental Organizations section of directory.

Ossining Waterfront Alliance
87 Ferris Place
Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 945-0815
debar@bestweb.net
Don DeBar, Contact
(914) 762-7335
TomLangston@aol.com
Tom Langston, President
Group formed to see that development of the Ossining waterfront is in accord
with sound environmental and ecological principles and with the most
beneficial use for the public.

Parent Teacher Association
Westchester District Office
29 Roundabend Rd.
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 631-5667
Fax: (914) 631-5667
pamp913@aol.com
www2.lhric.org/westchpta
Pam Perricone, District Director
Concerned with environmental education, ecology, and recyling issues as well as environmental health issues such as pesticide use and cell towers.

Park Hill Land Conservancy
P.O. Box 8
Yonkers, NY 10705
phlc@parkhillyonkers.org
Lee Wecker, Acting President
Preservation of open spaces and the natural beauty of Park Hill and Yonkers.

Pocantico Lake Civic Association, Inc.
226 Old Sleepy Hollow Rd.
Pleasantville, NY 10570
(914) 769-8875
John Cohen, President
Promotes knowledge and understanding of natural environmental resources; promotes land use patterns consistent with federal, state and local laws and regulations; and seeks to ensure protection of Pocantico Lake.

Regional Review League
Box 479
Bedford, NY 10506
(914) 666-8623
Fax: (914) 242-9814
pearl.j@att.net
Jane Pearl, President
Organization is concerned with good planning and open space protection in northeast Westchester.

Saw Mill River Audubon Society
275 Millwood Road
Chappaqua, NY 10514
(914) 666-6503
Fax: (914) 666.7430
office@sawmillriveraudubon.org
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org
Anne Swaim, Environmental Education Director
Maintains eight sanctuaries, offers classroom and field trip programs, and special events.   Serves western third of Westchester from Peekskill to Dobbs Ferry, Ossining, Croton and neighboring communities.

Scarsdale Audubon Society
42 Mt. Joy Road
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 472-2071
www.audubonweb.net/scarsdale
Tom Clark, Contact
Dr. John Moyle, President
(914) 723-4609
Offers programs, field trips and special events, and is involved with national and regional environmental concerns.  Membership from 11 communities.

Sportmen's Club of Northern Westchester
Box 144
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 666-5757
James Gmelin, Contact Person
Volunteers involved in reservoir cleanups and water testing on inlets and small streams. Conservation education.

Trout Unlimited
Croton Watershed Chapter
P. O. Box 298
White Plains, NY 10602
(914) 946-7161
jkeane1093@aol.com
www.tu.org
John Keane, President and Conservation Chairman
National organization dedicated to the conservation, preservation and restoration of cold-water fisheries and their watersheds.  Conducts local monthly meetings, fly fishing, tying and entomology schools, stream improvement projects and water quality monitoring.

Westchester Community College Faculty Senate Environment Committee
Classroom Building
Valhalla, NY 10595-1698
(914) 785-6137
sheldon.malev@sunywcc.edu
Prof. Sheldon Malev, Chair
Committee responsibilities are oversight, advice and consciousness-raising for college on environmental issues. Sponsors speakers, newspaper columns and Earth Day Celebration.

Westchester County Historical Society
2199 Saw Mill River Road
Elmsford, NY 10523
(914) 592-4323
Fax: (914) 231-1515
info@westchesterhistory.com
www.westchesterhistory.com
Katherine Hite, Director
Elizabeth Fuller, Librarian
Maintains extensive historical and genealogical collections; holds the largest collection of local history in the county, including maps that may be relevant to environmental impact statements; publishes books, maps, and The Westchester Historian, a quarterly journal.  Offers lectures, slide presentations, workshops and research by mail.

Westchester Environmental Coalition at WESPAC
255 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., 2nd. Floor
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 682-0488
Fax: (914) 682-9499
info@wespac.org
www.wespac.org
Nada Khader, Director
Advocates socially responsible production, recycling, stopping incineration, shutting down nuclear facilities, and supports programs for alternative energy and waste stream reduction and an end to global environmental racism.

Westchester Land Trust
31 Main Street
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
(914) 241-6346
Fax: (914) 241-4508
wlandtrust@aol.com
www.westchesterlandtrust.org
Paul Gallay, Executive Director
The Westchester Land Trust protects Westchester's landscapes, communities and natural resources by protecting land in partnership with private property owners, helping communities create new public parks and preserves, and fostering sound land use planning rules. The Trust accomplishes its mission by acquiring land and interests in land, by promoting land protection, and by educating the public on land use preservation approaches and issues.

Westchester Trails Association
46 Ogden Ave.
White Plains, NY 10605-2323
(914) 582-1237
www.nynjtc.org (Click on Member Clubs, scroll down to Westchester Trails Assoc.)
Stewart Manville, President
Promotes hiking and other forms of outdoor recreation; supports the creation of new hiking trails; maintains and improves existing trails; advocates for conservation and preservation of public forest and recreation lands.

White Plains Beautification Foundation, Inc.
P. O. Box 1614
White Plains, NY 10602
(914) 761-1857
(914) 761-1857 (Press *51)
Sally Coe, President
Raises money to provide trees, gardens and other beautification for the City of White Plains.

Yonkers Environmental Coalition
63 Sunnyside Drive
Yonkers, NY 10705
(914) 423-3811
Fax: (914) 964-9548
nortud.spero@verizon.net
Nortrud Spero, Chair
Non-partisan coalition of Yonkers civic and residents' organizations advocating environmentally sensitive city planning.  Also dedicated to increased public access and recreational use of the Hudson River waterfront.

Yorktown Land Trust, Inc.
507 Elizabeth Road
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 962-7225
ytownlandtrust@aol.com
www.townlink.com/community/yorktown/landtrust
Beryl Harper, President
Nonprofit organization working to enhance the Turkey Mountain Nature Preserve and protect other open spaces in the Town of Yorktown.

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