WLC and the STOP Woodstock National Coalition are deeply disappointed to learn that Woodstock National LLC has closed on its purchase of the Walrus Property on Sawkill Road.
For all the reasons that we’ve stated in our many communications, we think this strikes a cruel blow to the environment, to wildlife habitat, and to the community culture of Woodstock and northern Ulster County.
However, this battle is not over. We will continue to advocate for permanent conservation of these lands as the highest and best use.
If Woodstock National LLC persists in its misguided attempt to develop this keystone property, one of our last large swaths of high quality, unfragmented forest habitat, we will persist every day to do all we can to minimize the damage through the SEQRA process, Planning Board review, and beyond.
Our community has shown that it cares about protecting this land and we will not stop fighting for its protection.
Please support us in this movement. Make a donation, volunteer your time and skills, and stay tuned for information about an exciting new benefit event coming soon.