Hare West Easement in Esopus

Rob and Iza Trapani Hare donated an agreement on 26 acres of farmland and ponds in 2005. This was the first of their two easements on their nearly 140 acre property in the Swartekill Watershed in Esopus. Rob and his family have been involved with land conservation in Maine and Connecticut. Rob Hare is also a Board Member for the Wallkill Valley Land Trust, and is active in the WVLT's Conservation Committee.

This is the second land preservation agreement donated by Rob and Iza Trapani Hare. This one protects 112 acres which include hay fields, woods, and special views from Carney Road. When the Hare’s purchased this property, they always intended to protect it in perpetuity. This agreement was completed in 2006.