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 interested in talking to local farmers who have yet to explore the option of conserving their land. Conservation easements (“CEs”) are deeded property interests that restrict certain uses, such as subdivision and specific commercial pursuits, in order to protect others, i.e. the agricultural land base. WAC’s CEs are also a paid for development rights program. Click here for more information.
UPCOMING FARMER EDUCATION EVENTS
The following farmer education events are made possible by our partnership with CCE Delaware County. Check out our upcoming Farmer Education Events here.
BRAMLEY MOUNTAIN FIRE TOWER OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS WHEN STAFFED
According to a release from the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the Bramley Mountain Fire Tower in Delhi has been fully restored and will soon open to the public, thanks to a collaborative effort by the DEP, the Friends of Bramley Mountain Fire Tower, the Catskill Mountain Club, and Delaware County. The tower has been returned to its original summit, reflecting a shared commitment to both water quality and recreational access.
The Watershed Agricultural Council applauds the efforts of the Friends of Bramley Mountain Fire Tower, the Catskill Mountain Club, the Clark family, NYC DEP and Delaware County for a project that exemplifies eco-tourism and public-private partnerships at their best.
For more information on the tower, visit: bramleymountainfiretower.org
For these stories and more check out the April 2025 News here.