The Town of Cornwall, nestled in the hills of the Hudson Highlands, is surrounded by and adjacent to many beautiful scenic areas, including Storm King Mountain, Black Rock Forest, and the mighty Hudson River. The Town is also home to a wealth of natural, historic, and recreational resources that are enjoyed by and nurture our local and visiting community. These include forests, preserved land, gre
enways and trails, parks, wetlands and groundwater, creeks, farmland, and historic sites. The Council shall contribute to the preservation of these resources, and improvement of the local environment and the Town’s quality of life by providing the Town informed advice on environmental matters and land-use planning. Through these efforts, the Council shall foster our community’s cultural, environmental, and economic vibrancy. To that end, the Council will perform the following activities:
- Land use, land cover, and biodiversity research and education, including open space, wetlands and natural resource inventories and maps;
- Advise, cooperate, and work with other official and unofficial municipal agencies involved in similar activities;
- Disseminate and publish informational and educational literature, such as pamphlets, books, maps, charts, and other plans;
- Administer special projects designed to promote the intelligent use of local resources through education and action;
- Update inventories and maps; and
- Prepare the Council’s annual report.
