Stewardship Plan For The Historic Saratoga-Washington On The Hudson Partnership

the LA group, Landscape Architecture and Engineering, P.C.

The Stewardship Plan is a framework of strategies that will implement a long-term vision for the 35-mile linear corridor along the Hudson River from Waterford in the south to Fort Edward in the north. The implementation of these strategies will result in a regional tourism marketing strategy that outlines revitalization methods which will communicate a unified and sustainable economic development vision, and establish a world-class destination for national and international visitors. The Stewardship Plan is sponsored by the Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership, a public entity established through an act of legislation in 2006. The Partnership was established to support local efforts and resources through an innovative and voluntary framework of public and private groups, including local and state government. The Partnership’s mission is to preserve, enhance and develop the historic, agricultural, scenic, natural and recreational resources, including the significant waterways within the Partnership Area. The Partnership will foster projects with non-profit and governmental entities with an emphasis on agricultural and open space protection, economic and tourism development, and the protection and interpretation of our natural and cultural heritage. The municipal boundary includes the Saratoga County towns of Northumberland, Saratoga, Waterford, Stillwater, and Halfmoon, the city of Mechanicville, and the villages of Schuylerville, Victory, Stillwater, and Waterford. The boundary includes the Washington County towns of Ft. Edward, Greenwich, and Easton, and the villages of Ft. Edward and Greenwich. The intent is to improve local employment opportunities through a cross-section of businesses and industries related to efficient and profitable use of locally produced products and services. The preservation of rural character and open spaces is relevant to the economic success of the region.