named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Greenway Compact Program
Supports voluntary regional cooperation among counties and municipalities to develop regional planning compacts addressing shared concerns and Greenway criteria.
Greenway Land Trail Program
Coordinates the designation and creation of a hiking, biking, and paddling trail network linking cultural, historic, and natural sites throughout the Hudson Valley.
Greenway Water Trail
Manages a 256-mile paddling trail along the Hudson River from Lake Champlain to Battery Park in Manhattan, designated as a National Water Trail.
McHenry Community Planning Grant Program
Provides financial assistance for local and regional planning projects that incorporate Greenway criteria such as resource protection, economic development, and public access.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Recreational Trail Development and Maintenance 2 activities
- Collect and publish trail visitation and planning dataConducts research and collects trail usage data along the 275-mile Greenway Trail to inform maintenance, operations, and tourism promotion. Also produced foundational studies such as the Hudson River Valley Trail Connections Study and the Greenway Trail Vision Plan to guide trail development.
- Develop and maintain interconnected trail system in Hudson River ValleyEstablished and supports a continuous trail network spanning from Manhattan to Washington County, including the 256-mile Hudson River Greenway Water Trail and contributing to the Empire State Trail. The trail system connects parks, historic sites, nature preserves, and community centers to promote public access and regional connectivity.
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Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
- Ensure public access to governance and meeting materialsMakes Greenway Board meeting agendas, minutes, and videos publicly available through official channels and YouTube to promote transparency and public engagement in organizational governance.
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Historic Preservation Support Grants 1 activity
- Fund heritage development and community planning initiativesProvides financial assistance through Heritage Development Grants, Event Sponsorships, and the McHenry Community Planning Grant Program to support historic sites, cultural events, and local planning projects aligned with Greenway goals. Offers grants up to $50,000 for regional planning and County Compact Plan development.
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Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 1 activity
- Fund trail development and protection projectsProvides competitive grants for projects that extend, enhance, interpret, or protect designated trails and associated resources, including funding for feasibility studies, engineering, design, and capital construction of land and water trails.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Host and promote heritage and environmental education eventsOrganizes and supports public events such as the Hudson River Valley Ramble, which featured 179 partner-led events in 2025, and distributes free educational brochures on regional heritage themes to engage communities in environmental and cultural education.
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Local Land Conservation Advocacy 1 activity
- Preserve and restore natural and cultural resources in the Greenway regionEngages in the protection, enhancement, and restoration of natural and cultural resources across the Hudson River Valley Greenway region through regional planning, education, and direct stewardship initiatives.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Support regional planning through technical and financial assistanceProvides direct support and has facilitated the completion of regional planning compacts in five Hudson River Valley counties. Offers policies, programs, and tools to strengthen local planning efforts and public access to data.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$578K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$577K100%
Investment income$2690%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$587K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$267K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$324K
Cash$320K
Investments$0
Liabilities$254K
Net assets$70K
Liquid reserves6.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +9.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 13
- CINDY LANZETTA — DIRECTOR
- DANIELA WEISS — DIRECTOR
- DR DENNIS J MURRAY — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH JACKS — VICE CHAIR
- HON MICHELLE HINCHEY — DIRECTOR
- JANE DANIELS — DIRECTOR
- JAYNE MCLAUGHLIN — TREASURER
- JEANNE WILLIAMS — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN M BURKE — CHAIRMAN
- KRISTIN C BROWN — DIRECTOR
- SARA IDLEMAN — DIRECTOR
- SARAH OLSON — SECRETARY
- STEFAN YARABEK — DIRECTOR
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Dutchess County Partner — Partnered in the development of a regional Greenway Compact addressing shared planning criteria.
- Hudson River Valley Greenway Government — Administers the Conservancy Trail Grant program and awards funding to eligible applicants within the Greenway Area.
- Hudson River Valley Greenway Government — Manages the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area and administers event sponsorships.
- Hudson River Valley Greenway Communities Council Government — Founding Chairman Barnabas McHenry was the chair of this council, and the grant program is administered by HRVG in alignment with its mission.
- Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Network — Designated National Heritage Area that the Greenway collaborates with to promote the region's historical significance.
- Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Partner — Collaborates to provide financial support for natural and cultural resource projects in the region.
- Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Partner — Joint leadership through shared Executive Director.
- NYS Bridge Authority Partner — Collaborates on the development of the Empire State Trail and Greenway Trail system.
- NYS Canal Corporation Partner — Collaborates on the development of the Empire State Trail and Greenway Trail system.
- NYS Department of Transportation Partner — Collaborates on the development of the Empire State Trail and Greenway Trail system.
- NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Partner — Collaborates on the development of the Empire State Trail and Greenway Trail system.
- NYS Thruway Authority Partner — Collaborates on the development of the Empire State Trail and Greenway Trail system.
- Orange County Partner — Partnered in the development of a regional Greenway Compact addressing shared planning criteria.
- Parks and Trails New York Partner — Jointly published trail planning and community handbook guides with the Hudson River Valley Greenway.
- Putnam County Partner — Partnered in the development of a regional Greenway Compact addressing shared planning criteria.
- Rockland County Partner — Partnered in the development of a regional Greenway Compact addressing shared planning criteria.
- Westchester County Partner — Partnered in the development of a regional Greenway Compact addressing shared planning criteria.
- YouTube Partner — Hosts Hudson River Valley Greenway Board meeting videos on YouTube for public access.
- local, state, and federal officials Partner — Partners with local, state, and federal officials to support heritage sites and organizations through grants and sponsorships.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Driven Conservation and Developmentmethodology: integrated_conservation_and_developmentBy integrating conservation of natural and cultural resources with support for economically compatible development, we sustain the Hudson River Valley region because aligning environmental and economic goals fosters long-term regional resilience and community buy-in.
- Connectivity-Centered Trail Developmentmethodology: connectivity-based trail developmentBy developing trails that connect downtowns, historic sites, open spaces, and river access points, we promote regional access and stewardship because physical linkages enhance public use, awareness, and support for resource protection.
- Criteria-Driven Incentive Modelmethodology: criteria_driven_planningBy requiring grant applicants to adopt Greenway Criteria through formal resolutions and higher-tier planning compacts, we ensure alignment with regional goals because structured incentives drive voluntary adoption of conservation, access, and planning standards.
- Partnership-Based Heritage Tourismmethodology: community-partnership-tourism-driven-conservationBy supporting partner-hosted events and tourism initiatives, we generate economic benefits and public engagement that in turn foster local partnerships and support for conservation because shared economic and cultural value strengthens stewardship incentives.