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ADVOCACY EDUCATION PRESERVATION STEWARDSHIP

Contract Signed

Author: 
FOCAAdmin
Post date: 
05/27/2014 - 1:01pm

The last hurdle : The Friends are thrilled to announce the last hurdle in the approvals for the rehabilitation of the Keeper’s House has been crossed. The State Comptroller in Albany has approved the contract of our chosen construction company. On June 2nd we will have a pre-construction meeting at the House with all concerned with this auspicious project. Stay tuned for a ground-breaking event!

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Mapping Invasives on the Trail

Author: 
FOCAAdmin
Post date: 
05/15/2014 - 5:26pm

Another thank you from the Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct, this time to the 14 volunteers who participated in the Citizen Scientist training on June 22 at the Carriage House at Teatown Lake Reservation. This was a follow up to the giant volunteer efforts on May 3 as part of the I Love My Park Day on the Old Croton Aqueduct, since that event was just the kick off to our long term goal of improving the overall ecology of this very special linear park.

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Annual Meeting 2014

Author: 
FOCAAdmin
Post date: 
05/05/2014 - 11:41am

The Annual Meeting of the Friends took place on a sunny Sunday, April 27th at the Irvington Library. It featured the new life of the Keeper’s House. The theme drew a large and enthusiastic audience, members and the general public who have supported the restoration of this National Historic Landmark and have often asked "What’s next ?” The good news that had the audience clapping is the fact that funds are in place for the the restoration and the architectural design work has been approved by State officials.

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CELEBRATE Film

Author: 
FOCAAdmin
Post date: 
05/05/2014 - 11:59am

We are pleased to announce the completion of our short promotional film about the Aqueduct, the Friends and our Keeper's House Project. Entitled "CELEBRATE!", the film was produced and edited by L. Brandon Krall of Media Triangle, and has already garnered attention, with an award from the Greater Hudson Heritage Network and a Sy Shulman award from the Westchester Historical Society.

You can view it HERE and HERE

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NEW! Patches for walkers who go the distance

Author: 
FOCAAdmin
Post date: 
05/05/2014 - 9:43am

The Friends will recognize walkers/runners who complete the Westchester portion or the entire Old Croton Aqueduct Trail with a 26- or 41-mile certificate and patch (free to members). Click here for details and recognition forms.

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