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Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Commission Members

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In 1988, the New York State Legislature created the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission to protect and manage the unique and endangered natural communities and species of the Albany Pine Bush for ecological, recreational, and educational benefits.

The Commission consists of:
Mayor Jerry Jennings, City of Albany
Supervisor Paula Mahan, Town of Colonie
Supervisor Ken Runion, Town of Guilderland
Hon. Michael Breslin, Albany County
Gene Kelly, Region 4 NYS Department of Environmental Conservation,
Commissioner Carol Ash, NYS Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation
Tony Wilkinson, The Nature Conservancy Eastern NY Chapter
John Brust, Corporate Liaison
Steven Rice, Citizen Member
Aaron Mair, Citizen Member
Harvey Alexander, Citizen Member

To date, a patchwork of 3,010 acres of the Pine Bush Preserve have been protected through the cooperative efforts of the Commission.

For general information requests, please email info@albanypinebush.org or call 518-456-0655 and speak to the Discovery Center receptionist.

COMMISSION STAFF: 518-456-0655
Christopher Hawver, Executive Director Ext. 1218
Wendy Borden, Communications and Outreach Director Ext. 1211
Jason Bried, Preserve Ecologist Ext. 1221
Neil Gifford, Conservation Director Ext. 1214
Joel Hecht, Stewardship Director Ext. 1213
Jesse Hoffman, Preserve Steward Ext. 1225
Erin Kinal, Education Program Director Ext. 1212
Craig Kostrzewski, Fire Management Specialist Ext. 1220
Vacant, Education Program Assistant Ext. 1222
Margaret Stein, Office and Programs Coordinator Ext. 1215
Michael Venuti, Discovery Center Director Ext. 1217