Tag Archives: Catskill Center

Catskill Center’s Catskill Stewards Engage Over 150,000 Visitors in the 2024 Season

December 6, 2024 – Arkville, NY: The Catskill Center’s Catskill Stewards Program concluded a record-breaking 2024 season, educating and assisting 155,000 visitors across five high-use locations, including Peekamoose Blue Hole, Kaaterskill Falls, and the Devil’s Path. This represents a marked increase from last year’s engagement numbers, reflecting continued growth in visitation to the Catskill Park […]

Catskill Center Celebrates Historic NYS Budget Wins for the Catskills

“The Catskill Center applauds Governor Hochul, the Senate, and the Assembly for recognizing the value of the Catskills in the state budget,” said Jeff Senterman, Executive Director.

Getting to talk about all things Catskills on the Inside the Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast

I was invited to join Stash on his Inside the Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast where I had the opportunity to speak about the Catskill Center, the Catskills Visitor Center, and all of the work we have been doing to protect, preserve, and improve the Catskills. It was a real joy to talk about all […]

Getting to talk about the Catskills on WAMC’s The Roundtable

As part of the lead up to the Catskill Center’s annual Fall Benefit, I had the opportunity to be on The Roundtable to discuss the benefit, the work of the Catskill Center, and what led me personally to my work in the region. It was a real treat to discuss all of this, and listen […]

Hike for the Catskills 2023

Hike for the Catskills is an opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the Catskills while helping to protect critical Catskills habitats, keep our lands and waters wild (even at the most popular hiking destinations), and advocate for our communities and the Catskill Park. This month-long event is meant for everyone! From complete beginners to […]

Catskill Center’s 2022 Hike for the Catskills!

Get ready for a summer hiking challenge and help preserve the Catskills as the Catskill Center offers “Hike for the Catskills.” The four-week challenge involves setting a campaign goal and then hitting the trails. 

Catskill Strategic Planning Advisory Group (CAG) Interim Report

Established in the fall of 2020 in response to the increasing levels of use in the Catskill Park, the Catskill Strategic Planning Advisory Group (CAG), was appointed by NYSDEC Commissioner Seggos. As one of the members who was appointed to this group, I’ve had an opportunity to work together with a wide variety of stakeholders […]

Celebrating Gains for the Catskill Park in the 2021 NYS Budget and Legislative Session

On June 14th, I had the opportunity to celebrate what really are historic gains for the Catskill Park in the NYS Budget and during the legislative session. Most of these legislative and budget gains are thanks to the hard work of Senator Michelle Hinchey. Our Senator, whose district covers a majority of the Catskill Park, […]

And this happened

New Executive Director Jeff Senterman, Recipients of Evers & Ginsberg Awards, Announced at Summer Gathering of the Catskill Center August 29th, 2015 – MOUNT TREMPER, New York—The Catskill Center announced at its annual Summer Gathering the appointment of Jeff Senterman to the position of Executive Director. The announcement by Jim Infante, Chairman of the Board […]

Changes

I think the Trail Conference’s Trail Walker Blog said it best in their headline: Jeff Senterman Named Associate Director of the Catskill Center Starting tomorrow I will be the Associate Director of the Catskill Center in the Catskills and I am really excited about this opportunity and the ability to really focus on Catskill issues. […]