During this holiday season I hope that you include Catskill Mountainkeeper in your year-end giving for 2012.   A significant portion of our operating budget comes from end of year donations and it is a great time to support our work because your contribution is tax-deductible.  It is really easy to donate before the end of tax season by using our secure online donation system, by using Paypal or by sending us a check... 

Why should you support Catskill Mountainkeeper? We love the Catskills, and know you do too.  Over the last five years, Mountainkeeper has become its leading advocate, working tirelessly to protect the region from imminent threats like hazardous gas drilling while encouraging a sustainable future through smart planning and promotion of the region’s agricultural and tourism industries.  While we have made great progress under surmountable odds, the future of New York State is still unclear.  The decision on fracking from Albany is looming; we don’t have much time to ensure our voices are heard and dually represented.

We need to increase our efforts, our actions and our giving, before it’s too late. Advocating for the Catskills needs to be a group effort.  That’s why across the region, generous members of the community are donating their time, goods and services in support of the work we do.  It is with thanks to them, that we offer the following to you: Contribute $20 or more to Mountainkeeper between now and December 31st, and be entered into a drawing for:    Please join us. Click Here to make a secure donation online today. As a grassroots organization, a large portion of our funding comes from our annual appeal.  By supporting us at this time, you will not only become an important part of our ongoing efforts to ban the dangerous practice of hydraulic fracturing in New York State but will also be supporting our comprehensive plan to encourage sustainable economic alternatives.  Together, we can protect the vast resources and unique character of the beautiful and irreplaceable Catskill region. To find out more about what Mountainkeeper has accomplished this past year I invite you to read my 2012 Report to Stakeholders.  In it you’ll find valuable information about the latest steps we’ve taken in our fight against fracking, as well as the economic opportunities we are working to develop.  If you stand behind what we do, please stand with us, and donate today. There are three simple ways to donate:

Mail a Check to: Catskill Mountainkeeper P.O. Box 381 Youngsville, New York 12791

To find out more ways you can become involved, visit our website at www.catskillmountainkeeper.org. Catskill Mountainkeeper is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and all contributions are tax deductible. As always, I remain available to answer any questions you might have. Please don’t hesitate to give me a call, send an email or stop by my Youngsville office. Best wishes for a joyous holiday season. Ramsay Adams Executive Director