Ed Hoyt has been a summer resident since 1995, is a retired banker and has been interested in environmental questions for many years. He has supported Scenic Hudson and Environmental Advocates in New York, organizations interested in improving New York State's policies regarding the river, urban sprawl, climate change, and related issues. He was also active for over 30 years in a museum in Cornwall-on-Hudson which teaches children about the environment. VLT's goals and mission meshed perfectly with Ed's interests.