Astorino, left, with State Senator Terrence Murphy and Susan Carpenter,
Westchester County Soil and Water Conservation District
CROTON-ON-HUDSON – A total of $630,000 in state and federal funds will go to strengthen the ecological health of the Croton landfill at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson.
Of that funding, $500,000 was obtained from the state through Senator Terrence Murphy and the Westchester County Soil and Water Conservation District secured the remaining $135,000 in federal funds.
“As stewards of the environment we have a responsibility to conserve our natural resources today and for future generations and efforts like these are important down payments on our endowment for the future,” said County Executive Robert Astorino.
The money will be used to redesign and manage the grasslands on the old Croton landfill, protect the Hudson River Estuary from invasive species and secure the park as a year-round habitat for the Hudson River Bald Eagles.
Restoration of the area as a grassland will provide a nesting place for migrating birds and other wildlife,” said Murphy. “Restoring the area’s natural habitat will create something of lasting value and beauty. I wanted to make sure the park will remain a vibrant and attractive place to visit for generations to come.”
