Mission, Vision & Values
The Watershed Agricultural Council's 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.
The Watershed Agricultural Council's vision is to be a leader in conserving the agricultural and forestry landscape in the New York City Watershed region by promoting:
- Agriculture and forestry as viable economic lifestyles in the watershed;
- Efforts that protect water quality;
- Implementation of management plans throughout the wide geography of the watershed on farms and forests of all sizes and types;
- Utilization of a science-based approach to the application of Best Management Practices;
- Land conservation through procurement and stewardship of agricultural and forestry easements;
- Long-term financial stability for the organization;
- Continued organizational and programmatic flexibility;
- Responding to new needs as they arise; and
- Cultivating positive cooperative relationships with stakeholders and partners.
The Watershed Agricultural Council's values inherent in its pursuit of mission:
- WAC balances the economic viability of agriculture and forestry with protecting water quality.
- WAC advocates for natural resource conservation within the context of the working landscape.
- WAC promotes comprehensive natural resource planning and best management practices.
- WAC promotes the development of partnerships that serve to enhance its mission.
- WAC strives to serve its clients well.
- WAC actively promotes the economic viability and growth and development of agriculture and forestry.
