Mary Albrecht is deeply passionate about making sure Pleasant Valley gets this right. The decisions surrounding our community’s long-term drinking water needs are too important to approach without careful consideration, transparency, and meaningful community involvement. This is about protecting Pleasant Valley today while responsibly planning for its future, and Mary is committed to doing everything within her ability to ensure this process starts on the right foot and remains focused on what is best for our residents.Pleasant Valley’s natural character is defined by more than its open spaces. Our streams, wetlands, wooded areas, groundwater resources, and rural landscapes are interconnected assets that contribute to recreation, wildlife habitat, water quality, and the long-term health of our community.

Wappinger Creek and Little Wappinger Creek are especially important resources. Protecting these waterways requires responsible watershed management, continued attention to water quality, and thoughtful land-use decisions. Water sampling and monitoring can help identify changing conditions, establish trends, and provide the information needed to address potential concerns before they become larger problems. Conservation and public access should work together. Opportunities for walking and hiking trails, fishing, creek access, and passive recreation can allow residents to experience Pleasant Valley’s natural resources while protecting streambanks, wetlands, sensitive habitats, and water quality.

Mary supports a responsible, science-informed approach to conservation that includes water quality monitoring, protection of natural resources, responsible public access, and long-term stewardship. As Pleasant Valley considers future recreation and infrastructure improvements, protecting the resources that make our community unique should remain an important part of the decision-making process.

The goal is not simply to preserve Pleasant Valley as it is today. It is to ensure that our water, open spaces, and natural resources remain healthy, accessible, and protected for generations to come. Contact us today for more information!