Cornwall Conservation Advisory Council

Cornwall Conservation Advisory Council Sharing news, events, information, and ideas related to the preservation and promotion of Cornwall's local environment and natural resources.

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.

We are at or near peak bird migration season in the lower/mid Hudson Valley. Remember to turn off unessecary lighting at...
05/10/2026

We are at or near peak bird migration season in the lower/mid Hudson Valley. Remember to turn off unessecary lighting at night to help them on their way.

More that 80% of migratory birds migrate at night because of cooler temps, fewer predators, less air turbulence, and easier navigation. The Hudson Highlands is an important bird migration byway because of its intact forest habitat, abundant food for birds, and its comparatively dark skies.

Let's help bird species that are in decline by removing as much light pollution as possible along their amazing journey.

Join the Town of Cornwall and the CCAC on Friday the 24th for an Arbor Day planting in Riverlight Park. We will be plant...
04/23/2026

Join the Town of Cornwall and the CCAC on Friday the 24th for an Arbor Day planting in Riverlight Park.

We will be planting native trees that will grow into beautiful shade trees, as well as serviceberry shrubs that will provide food and habitat for birds and pollinator insects.

From the NYSDEC:Feed Wild Birds Safely and Responsibly For many birdwatchers in New York, this is an exciting time of ye...
12/17/2025

From the NYSDEC:

Feed Wild Birds Safely and Responsibly

For many birdwatchers in New York, this is an exciting time of year—backyard bird feeders can go back up! To avoid conflicts with bears, DEC highly recommends only feeding birds when bears are inactive. There are many natural sources of winter food for birds including birch catkins, spruce and fir cones, dried seed heads from native grasses and flowers, and lingering fruits on plants. Bird feeders can supplement these natural foods and may attract more birds to your yard. A simple tube feeder with black oil sunflower seed is a great place to start. Depending on where you live, you might expect to see chickadees, nuthatches, juncos, and goldfinches. Adding suet is a sure bet to draw in woodpeckers. To provide a source of water, try installing a birdbath heater or bubbler and regularly refreshing the water.

If you are drawing wild birds into your yard with feeders, try these tips to keep birds safe:

provide nearby cover such as evergreen trees, native shrubs, or even discarded Christmas trees;
place feeders away from windows and make windowpanes bird-safe with screens, netting, decals, or vertical tape;
clean feeders regularly to avoid spreading disease;
store extra bird seed indoors;
keep cats indoors;
feed pets inside to avoid attracting feral cats, rodents, or other wildlife; and
take down feeders in the spring to avoid bear conflicts.

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