Watershed Agricultural Council

12/05/2024

Easement Program Stewardship Specialist

The Watershed Agricultural Council is seeking an Easement Program Stewardship Specialist. The Stewardship Specialist will steward assigned conservation easement properties and projects and ensure that landowners are following the terms and conditions of their conservation easements. This position works under the supervision of the Easement Program Stewardship Coordinator.

Qualifications and requirements detailed in the position description at the link below. Salary range: $55,000-$60,000 dependent upon experience. EOE. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will not be accepted through Facebook.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Easement Program Stewardship Specialist The Watershed Agricultural Council is seeking an Easement Program Stewardship Specialist. The Stewardship Specialist will steward assigned conservation easement properties and projects and ensure that landowners are following the terms and...

12/03/2024

JOIN THE HERD FOR GIVING TUESDAY

We are looking to our like-minded supporters who share our goals of supporting and protecting farm and forest land in our beautiful region. Like you, we recognize our natural resources are central to our quality of life. We need fresh water to drink, clean air to breathe, healthy food to eat and economic prosperity to sustain our lives and communities. Now, more than ever, our local food system and food security are vital. Broken supply chains have taught the world just how precious our farms and local resources are.

The Watershed Agricultural Council, an on-the-ground local organization of committed professionals, uses both science and law through economic and conservation strategies to protect NYC's Watershed for over 30 years. Because of this commitment and capacity, the Catskill Mountains are a source of safe and abundant drinking water to the Northeast's largest metropolitan city. We ensure the delivery of over one billion gallons of fresh drinking water every day to more than nine million NYC residents.

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 undeveloped landscape: beautiful farm and forestland patched together with cool mountain streams.

Join us today as we protect farms, forests and clean water by donating online at:
nycwatershed.org/donate

Thank you for supporting the Watershed Agricultural Council's mission of promoting the economic viability of agriculture and forestry, the protection of water quality, and the conservation of working landscapes for generations to come!

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12/02/2024

JOIN US FOR GIVING TUESDAY | DECEMBER 3, 2024

WAC invites you to “join the herd.” Please join us tomorrow for Giving Tuesday and help support our efforts to promote the economic viability of agriculture and forestry, the protection of water quality, and the conservation of working landscapes!

nycwatershed.org/donate

11/29/2024

Application deadline is today!

We are thrilled to announce the second round of our Fruit and Vegetable Expansion grants that support farmers in the NYC Watershed seeking to expand the agricultural production of fruits and vegetables. Categories include 1) Greenhouse and/or Raised Bed Expansion Reimbursement, 2) Water Access Reimbursement and 3) Farm Structure Reimbursement.

The total amount that can be applied for is $5,000 and the deadline is November 29, 2024. For application details and to apply, visit https://www.nycwatershed.org/economic-viability/fruit-and-vegetable-expansion-pilot-grant.

Looking for more information about the grants we offer? Contact Kristan Morley, Economic Viability Program Manager, by phone at (607) 865-7090, via email at [email protected], or visit nycwatershed.org/economic-viability.

11/28/2024

Today we give thanks for the beautiful region we live in and the producers we work with. It’s because of all of you that our programs have been successful for over 30 years. Thank you, and Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

11/22/2024

For those in need of shelter tonight ❄️

UPDATE 7:10pm: Another warming shelter open tonight at Conesville Fire Dept.
1292 RT-990V, Conesville, NY
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Please stay safe and use resources if needed: 🙌🙌

NYSEG informed us that there are two shelters open in Delaware county:
UHS Walton Hospital, 1 Titus Place, Walton
Downsville fire department on main street in Downsville

Additionally, the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department is opening its doors to folks tonight at 207 Creamery Street, Jefferson. Chief Minalga will be there until about 7:30 and he posted his number on the door. If someone gets there later, please call him and he will come to let you in. Thank you for their service to our communities! Thank you Chief Minalga!

11/22/2024

The WAC offices are closed today due to no power. Share your snow pictures in the comments and stay safe! ❄️

11/21/2024

The 2024 Pure Catskills Holiday Gift Guide is here to make your holiday shopping fun and easy! With winter weather blowing in, snuggle up and flip through the pages of local makers, growers and producers that have everything you need to give perfect gifts to those you love this year.

We’ve combined your favorite wool and fiber makers; outlets for wreath and holiday decorations; cut-your-own tree farms; alcohol makers; handcrafted and hand-blended gift ideas; holiday caterers; botanical lines; holiday bakers; value-added dairy producers; maple syrup and honey makers; local stores and farm stores/stands; places to stay and places to eat; and winter markets and events all in one place. The Gift Guide has a wide variety of goods made with love and ready to be gifted with love.

Support your local producers, businesses and community by making your purchases count for clean water and good stewardship this holiday season.

https://www.purecatskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-PC-gift-guide_interactive.pdf

11/20/2024

We have some new ways to follow us. Check us out on Threads and Bluesky at !

11/18/2024

11/18/2024

Start your holiday season off right! The second round of our Fruit and Vegetable Expansion grants that support farmers in the NYC Watershed seeking to expand the agricultural production of fruits and vegetables are now available. Categories include 1) Greenhouse and/or Raised Bed Expansion Reimbursement, 2) Water Access Reimbursement and 3) Farm Structure Reimbursement.

The total amount that can be applied for is $5,000 and the deadline is November 29, 2024. For application details and to apply, visit https://www.nycwatershed.org/economic-viability/fruit-and-vegetable-expansion-pilot-grant.

11/14/2024

Everyone does it, though not everyone does it in the woods. But hey, p**p happens. https://mywoodlot.com/blog/p**p-quiz-hot-shot

11/09/2024

What a beautiful November day for two farm tours for researchers and modelers who are part of the climate study with AGMIP. Thank you and for showcasing your farms, answering questions, and being great stewards of the land! We followed the tour with a great meal at that showcased food from local farms. 🐄

11/07/2024

There’s nothing like a good farm dog! Mick Potter supervising our PFM team take samples last week. 🐾💙🌾 | 📷 : Shy Taylor

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween! The sky was full of festive colors in the NYC Watershed this morning! 🎃🌅

10/30/2024

What a beautiful day to enjoy some farm tours! Thank you to all our partners and staff who attended our Agricultural Program Committee Tour today. We visited Golden Gait Farm in Sidney Center, NY and Stoney Creek Farm in Walton, NY to check out some new BMPs. We also had wonderful presentations on soil health and product marketing from Cornell University. A special thanks to the DuMond and Marsiglio families for your hospitality!🐴🐮🐑☀️

10/18/2024