Letter from the Commissioner

We have a treasure here in Putnam. We have magnificent views of the Hudson River. We have farm land and preserved spaces. We have history and beauty matched in few places. One third of our county is New York State parkland, and 70% is part of the New York City watershed. The health of this land is in our hands, to be cared for so that the next generations will be able to enjoy the same beauty.

All of us, schools, businesses, individuals, and government agencies, must now make conscious efforts to become aware of the impact our actions have on both our community and the world at large, and begin to make changes in our behavior to help preserve what we have come here to enjoy.

This website contains news and information
to help with this effort.
 

Sherlita Amler, MD
Commissioner of Health

• Putnam County Land Trust www.pclt.net
• Friends of the Great Swamp http://frogs-ny.org
• Putnam County Parks Department www.putnamcountyny.com/parks