Resources & Downloads
WAP Farmer Application 2015 (pdf)
Tier 1 Survey Form for Croton Landowners: Landowner participation in this program is voluntary. Eligibility is determined according to New York States Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) priority ranking system. To take the first step in participating with WAC, request an application form by calling the Yorktown Heights office at (914) 962-6355 or download.
Watershed Agricultural Program Annual Report & Workload: 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009
Map: Area Under NYC Supported Programs, State Land, NYC Land in NYC Watershed 2018
Map: NYC Watershed Agricultural Program, Location of Participating Farms in NYC Watershed 2018
Resource Guide for New York State Farm Owners and Operators (Environmental Finance Center)
Tax Exemption on Farm Buildings
Bio-Nutrient Rich Crop Workshop with Dan Kittredge
PowerPoint Presentations: Day 1, Day 2
Water Use Reporting Requirement for NYS Dairies with 200+ Cows (2012)
BMP Prioritization (slides+audio): Watershed Ag Program & Your Future
Part I: Introduction
Part II: BMP Prioritization
Part III: Annual Status Review & Whole Farm Plan Revision Process
Part IV: Annual Workload Development
Tips on When to Blanket a Horse
Farmer Education Brochures & Rack Cards
On-farm Horse Manure Management
Composting
Prescribed Grazing Management: Rotational Grazing
Pasture Management: Paddock Management for Horses
Agricultural Research Projects
WAC funds research to provide a scientific foundation for determining the value of the agricultural Best Management Practices that protect water quality on farms participating in the Watershed Agricultural Program. The main focus of this research is to evaluate methods for reducing phosphorus loss and pathogen risks. Funding from New York City Department of Environmental Protection and the Safe Drinking Water Act is provided to a wide range of county, state and federal researchers. Click below to view agricultural research projects related to the Watershed Agricultural Program.
Cover Crop Study
Grass and Hay Fertility
Starter P Project
Manure Management
Solar Calf Housing Research
Paired Watershed Research
Town Brook Research Group