Outdoor Promise — Environmental Justice in Newburgh, NY

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Newburgh, NY - View from the top of Snake Hill overlooking the Hudson River

Outdoor Access for All

Free monthly outdoor adventures that open nature to Newburgh families.

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Residents at Quassaick Creek in Newburgh

Clean Water, Local History

Community-powered education and storytelling across the Quassaick Creek.

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An air quality monitor overlooking the Hudson in Newburgh

Air Quality Justice

Community science + public health action to demand clean air.

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Rep Nature youth leaders on a community hike

Youth Leading Outdoors

Training the next generation of local outdoor and environmental leaders. REP (Respect, Explore & Protect) Nature Program.

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Outdoor Promise youth and partners at a community table

Statewide Work with NYORC

We’re a member of the New York Outdoor Recreation Coalition, chaired by our Executive Director, and we run its regional gatherings this fall.

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Newburgh campers at Camp DeBruce

Free Summer Camp

A free week at DEC's Camp DeBruce for Newburgh kids 11–17. The 2027 waiting list is open.

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Power built from the ground up

Outdoor Promise is building community power for clean air, safe water, and a healthy future—starting here at home. We train young leaders, organize residents, defend our environment, and move solutions forward when no one else will.

This work doesn’t run on ads or corporate funding. It runs on people who care.

Power the movement

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