Warrensburg Beautification

Warrensburgh Beautification Inc. In 1984 Warrensburgh Beautification Inc., WBI, a non-profit organization, was formed to preserve, revitalize and beautify the Town of Warrensburgh. Through education, advocacy, rehabilitation, historic preservation and community initiatives, WBI strives to preserve the natural and man-made environment of Warrensburgh and to foster pride in the community. WBI has worked tirelessly to enhance the natural beauty of our surroundings, preserve our rich architectural heritage, pursue local, state and federal grant funding for both enhancement and historic preservation projects, provide cultural opportunities for the citizens of Warrensburgh and its many visitors, and create awareness of the need for our entire community to be involved in these efforts. In 2001 WBI received an Adirondack Architectural Heritage Award in recognition of exemplary preservation and stewardship work on behalf of the Town of Warrensburgh.

• 2014 Membership Application
  
  In a cooperative effort with our Town government (as a working committee),the Historical Society, the Chamber of Commerce, civic and youth groups, agencies, developers and citizens, Warrensburgh Beautification provides concerns, guidelines, objectives and creative solutions regarding preservation, enhancement and community issues.
  
  Goals include the following:
  
  
• Define and develop the visual qualities of the entrances to the town, such as the Main and River Streetstreetscapes.
  
• Protect scenic vistas.
  
• Maintain and expand pedestrianfriendly access to the recreational,commercial and residential areas.
  
• Protect natural resources such as the Schroon and Hudson Rivers, and the public lands on Hackensack Mountainand the surrounding hillsides.
  
• Preserve, develop, expand andmaintain existing and new active and passive recreation locations including the Schroon River Waterfront, Echo Lake and Hackensack Mountain.
  
• Promote appreciation, awareness andpreservation of historically significantarchitectural resources.vide.
  
• Provide educational and cultural opportunities.
  
• Support the growth of small business to offer services
  and products to our community and surroundings.
  
• Promote sustainable agriculture and food security by initiating community gardening and local farming.
  
• Offer access to fresh, healthy foods through food cooperatives, CSA partnerships and farmers’ markets
  
• Sponsor events to engage local businesses, promote awareness of community resources and stimulate economic growth.