291 acres added to Minnewaska State Park Preserve

291 acres added to Minnewaska State Park Preserve

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- On Friday, Governor Kathy Hochul's Office announced 291 acres of land have been added to the Minnewaska State Park Preserve in Ulster County. According to the announcement, the land, located in the town of Rochester, will help conserve and protect wildlife habitats and prevent fragmentation of the forest in the Shawangunk Mountains. Download our WTEN+ streaming app on Roku, Fire TV and Apple TV! "Our State Parks …

Minnewaska State Park expands with 291-acre addition

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the addition of 291 acres to Minnewaska State Park Preserve in Ulster County, expanding the park to nearly 24,000 acres. The newly acquired land helps protect a critical section of the northern Shawangunk Mountains and supports the state’s broader goal to conserve 30 percent of its lands and waters by 2030. The $641,000 purchase, completed by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic…