“I am proud to report that 2023 proved a banner year for the Watershed Agricultural Council (WAC) as full programming not only resumed but surpassed prior budget and implementation marks. Infallible efforts within our core Agriculture, Easements, Economic Viability and Forestry programming, (as well as administrative services oversight), helped pave the way for a host of new initiatives including more robust and longer-term agreements with NYC DEP, future building considerations, and a burgeoning analysis of the impact climate change plays in our region. Moving forward, the WAC reaffirms its commitment to those we serve and is devoted to finding greater efficiency and effectiveness in everything we do. On behalf of the WAC and in recognition of our 30th anniversary, I would like to thank the staff, Board, partners and most importantly our participants for their unwavering support.”
—Ryan Naatz, Executive Director
Read the pages of the 2023 Annual Report here.