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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0 Conservation Easement Acres
0 Pure Catskills Members

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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September 2025

September 12 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Introduces open face felling and the development of techniques to safely use it. Topics covered include personal protective equipment, chainsaw safety features, chainsaw reactive forces, bore cutting, pre-planning the fell, and understanding hinge wood strength. 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. Call Heather at (607) 865-7790 extension 119 to register.

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September 26 @ 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Camp Shankitunk and Lennox Model Forest, 2420 Arbor Hill Road
Delhi, NY 13753 United States

Avenza Maps can enhance the planning and implementation of BMPs, and help ensure sustainable and effective timber harvest operations. Learn how to navigate using Avenza, create data and put it to use in a practical field exercise. This class will be taught by WAC foresters and representatives from the Northeast Master Logger Certification Program. To register call Heather Hilson at 607-865-7790 ext. 119

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October 2025

October 10 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Camp Shankitunk and Lennox Model Forest, 2420 Arbor Hill Road
Delhi, NY 13753 United States

This training covers wildlife habitat, timber harvest planning, soil and water quality protection, and other topics. This class is one of the three core classes required to become Trained Logger Certified.  Call Heather at (607) 865-7790 extension 119 to register.

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

The level of this Game of Logging class will be based on demand from throughout the year. 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

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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June 2025 News

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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May 2025 News

THE 2025-2026 GUIDE TO PURE CATSKILLS PRODUCTS IS HERE! We’re excited to share that the 2025–2026 Guide to Pure Catskills Products is now available. This...

April 2025 News

April 2025 News

CONSERVATION EASEMENT APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED Did you know that WAC’s Easement Program accepts new conservation easement applications on a rolling basis? Our team is especially...

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