Purpose of award (summary of the goals and objectives of the project):in accordance with P.L. 104-333, the projects completed under this agreement to implement the hudson river valley national…

Purpose of award (summary of the goals and objectives of the project):in accordance with P.L. 104-333, the projects completed under this agreement to implement the hudson river valley national heritage area (NHA) management plan. The NPS and recipient will collaborate in the promotion, facilitation, and improvement of people's understanding of the important natural, cultural and recreational resources of hudson river valley NHA. Additionally, project programs will engage partners, communities, and visitors in shared environmental stewardship.summary of project specific activities:educational programs, interpretive programs, and heritage tourism programs all with an emphasis on the natural and cultural history of the hudson river valley national heritage area.performance goals including milestones and expected outcomes:projects include:interpretive programs and brochures- june 1, 2022- september 30, 2023INTERPRETIVE film on lighthouses- june - december 2022DIGITAL training workshops for members - september 2022-september 2023DEVELOPMENT and technical assistance grants- june 2022-march 2023THE hudson river valley ramble - interpretive talks, history walks and events, fall 2022BENEFICIARIES: the beneficiaries of the projects undertaken under this agreement include the public and the communities associated with the hudson river valley NHA as well as partner organizations.