With Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess Counties having some of the highest COVID-19 infection rates in the state, the East of Hudson (EOH) Watershed region was...
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. View the map here.
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News

Conservation Easements: A Critical Time for Working Lands
Much like our farm and forest families, the Watershed Agricultural Councilโs(WAC) Easement Program faced unprecedented times in 2020. The year began on a high note...

Economic Viability: Buying Local โ A Way of Life
2020 has been challenging, unprecedented and at times unnerving, but it has also shown us the importance of knowing where your food comes from, supporting...
Thereโs no denying that 2020 was unlike any other year. But, on the positive side, we live and work in a beautiful region protecting NYCโs Water ...
Jan 1

"If we have learned anything this past year, it is the importance of community, the value of the natural world and the significance of rural ...
Dec 22

Some livestock enjoy the snow more than others. Either way, it looks like winter is here to stay in the NYC Watershed! ๐ด๐
Dec 19

Itโs a cold, crisp, beautiful day in the NYC Watershed. After 30โ+ of snow across the area, we are in a blanket of white. โ๏ธ
Dec 19

Clean Sweep 2020 was a success! Thank you to all the Farms, Businesses and Homeowners who participated. Thank you to our partner, the Delaware County ...
Dec 6

There's still time to help! We are hoping that like us, you are passionate about the farms and forests in the NYC Watershed region. Preserving ...
Dec 2

When we protect a farm, we preserve a way of life. For generations, people in the Catskills have appreciated the rural character of the region's ...
Dec 1

The first snow of the season in the NYC Watershed! As the temperatures drop, be sure that all livestock have access to plenty of water and shelter to ...
Oct 30

Calf barn progress ๐ฎ Pathogens from calves are kept out of our drinking water supply by best management practices like this.
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Oct 28

Talk about color explosion! Whatโs your favorite thing in the Fall Forest?๐๐
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#mywoodlot #nycwatershed #forestry ...
Oct 21

Farmers work every single day. Rain or shine. Today, on National Farmerโs Day, we celebrate them. Thank you for all you do! ๐๐
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Oct 12

Thatโs a wrap! Baleage is in ๐พ๐ ๐ท: @shylabethtaylor
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#nycwatershed #baleage #hay #nofarmsnofood
Oct 8

Fall in the NYC Watershed. The quickest and prettiest time of year! ๐๐
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#nycwatershed #nofarmsnofood #farmlife #chickens ...
Sep 30

Monday mood ๐โค๏ธ This little one has plenty of sass to get through the week! ๐ท: Kari Sheridan
Sep 28

The fog is lifting to a gorgeous fall day in the NYC Watershed ๐ โ๏ธ
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#nycwatershed #catskillmountains
Sep 26

Picture perfect. Corn harvesting is well underway in the Bloomville Valley today. ๐ฝ ๐ ๐ท: Cindy McCarthy
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#nycwatershed ...
Sep 23
