July 25, 2016 - Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino and New York State Senator Terrence Murphy announced today that $630,000 has been secured in state and federal funds to strengthen the ecological health of the Croton landfill at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson.
Astorino thanked and congratulated Senator Murphy’s office for securing $500,000 in state funds that will pay for the majority of the project, as well as the County Soil & Water Conservation District for securing 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 Astorino. “Thank you to Senator Murphy and all our partners for this wonderful restoration.”
Astorino and Senator Murphy explained that the restoration project 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.
“I am proud to partner and fund one of the largest conservation projects in the history of Westchester County,” said Senator Murphy. “Restoration of the area as grassland will provide a nesting place for migrating birds and other wildlife. 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.”