Our Mission

To promote the economic viability of agriculture and forestry, the protection of water quality, and the
conservation of working landscapes through strong local leadership and sustainable public-private partnerships.

Our Footprint

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The Watershed Agricultural Council works with hundreds of farm and forest landowners in the NYC Watershed. Together, with our program participants, we have an expansive Conservation Footprint in the region.

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October 2025

$25

Game of Logging: Level 4

October 17 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Level 4 focuses on ways to maximize a harvest plan for safety and productivity.  Felling is practiced at working speed using all the techniques from previous levels.  This level is geared towards commercial/production loggers.  Preference is given to loggers in the NYC Watershed Region, and those participating in our programs. This class will take place in the Catskills Region, exact location to be determined closer to the day. Call Heather at (607) 865-7790 extension 119 to register.

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November 2025

$25

Adult First Aid & CPR

November 7 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Delaware County Emergency Services Building, 280 Phoebe Lane
Delhi, NY 13753 United States

This class is one of the three core classes required to become Trained Logger Certified. These classes are also offered by local schools, hospitals and fire departments. Call Heather at (607) 865-7790 extension 119 to register.

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GRANT OPPORTUNITIES NOW OPEN! The Economic Viability Micro Grants Program is now accepting applications. This program supports NYC Watershed farm and forest businesses with up...

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DELHI, NY, August 20, 2025- Every year, regional partners for clean water and a healthy environment host a community hazardous waste collection day, known as...

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JUNE IS DAIRY MONTH June is National Dairy Month, and here in the NYC Watershed and Catskills, we’re proud to offer some of the finest...

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JOIN US FOR GIVING TUESDAY | DECEMBER 3, 2024 WAC invites you to “join the herd.” Please join us tomorrow for Giving Tuesday and help support our efforts to promote the economic viability of agriculture and forestry, the protection of water quality, and the conservation of working landscapes! nycwatershed.org/donate
JOIN US FOR GIVING TUESDAY | DECEMBER 3, 2024 WAC invites you to “join the herd.” Please join us tomorrow for Giving Tuesday and help support our efforts to promote the economic viability of agriculture and forestry, the protection of water quality, and the conservation of working landscapes! nycwatershed.org/donate
 
 
 
 
 

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