INTERESTED IN A CONSERVATION EASEMENT? Protect Your Land. Strengthen Your Legacy. Get Rewarded. Are you a landowner interested in conserving your woodlots or farmland? A...
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
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.
To see if you’re in the NYC Watershed, visit our map below!
Upcoming Events
November 2025
Current research shows many benefits to raising dairy calves in well managed pairs or small groups with full social contact. Dr. Jennifer Van Os, UW Wisconsin, will share her findings and provide you with the tips to make it work on your farm Sanitation of feeding equipment is a critical component to keeping calves healthy. Meghan Moody will demonstrate best techniques to truly clean equipment and will use a luminometer to demonstrate how clean the equipment actually is. Morning: Hobart…
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August 2025 News
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...
Clean Sweep 2025
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...
