DEP AND WATERSHED AGRICULTURAL COUNCIL ANNOUNCE $92 MILLION CONTRACT TO CONTINUE WATER QUALITY PROTECTION WORK ON WATERSHED FARMS AND FORESTS Contract will continue work to...
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July 2019 ENews
Everything from our interns (pictured) to grants, check out the July 2019 ENews here!
June 2019 ENews
From celebrating Dairy Month to three international tours, it’s been a busy time of year for the Watershed Agricultural Council. Check out the June 2019...
Meredith Dairy Fest 2019
The Meredith Dairy Fest was held Jun2 8-9 in Meredith, NY. The Watershed Agricultural Council and Pure Catskills were sponsors of this event, and we...
Delegates from Welsh Water visit NYC Watershed
We had a wonderful visit on May 16th with representatives from Dwr Cymru Welsh Water! The Burgin farm was visited as we discussed Best Management...
The National Academy of Sciences Visits Area Farms
On May 13, WAC had a great day presenting our Agricultural Program to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine! We visited three NYC...
Staff Retreat to Frost Valley YMCA
On April 29, 2019 staff from the Watershed Agricultural Council visited Frost Valley YMCA for a day of team building and outdoor activities. Staff were...
NY Farm to Food Bank Tax Credit
“Each year, approximately 20 billion pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables in the United States go unharvested or otherwise never enter the food supply. This...
March 2019 ENews
On March 22, 2019 Congressman Delgado visited with WAC and partners to discuss current farming issues in the region. We are happy to announce that...
Press Release: Council Celebrates Success of Forest Conservation Program
Forest Conservation Benefits Communities, Industry in the New York City Watershed March 8, 2019- Walton, NY- In 2018, the Watershed Agricultural Council (WAC) launched its...