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. Watch our newest video: Boots in the Barnyard: Clark Farms, register for Clean Sweep, check out news from the Deposit Lumberjack Festival and more by.
Watch our new Boots in the Barnyard video featuring Council Chair Bud Gladstone, learn about our Precision Feed Management Program, shop local at Pure Catskills. Congratulations to Dennis Deysenroth of Byebrook Farm! Dennis was Grand Champion of the Holstein Show yesterday at the @delcofair! Byebrook Farm is.
Watch our new Boots in the Barnyard video featuring Council Chair Bud Gladstone, learn about our Precision Feed Management Program, shop local at Pure Catskills. Congratulations to Dennis Deysenroth of Byebrook Farm! Dennis was Grand Champion of the Holstein Show yesterday at the @delcofair! Byebrook Farm is.
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The Watershed Agricultural Council (also known as "WAC" or "the Council") works with farm and forest landowners in the New York City Watershed region to protect water quality on behalf of nine million New York residents.
Internationally recognized as a successful example of public-private partnership, the Council applies strategic watershed management approaches that benefit the general public through incentivized, on-site practices performed on private lands.This partnership model, referred to as "Payment for EcoServices" or PES, empowers private landowners to be surface-water stewards of New York City's drinking water.
Internationally recognized as a successful example of public-private partnership, the Council applies strategic watershed management approaches that benefit the general public through incentivized, on-site practices performed on private lands.This partnership model, referred to as "Payment for EcoServices" or PES, empowers private landowners to be surface-water stewards of New York City's drinking water.
PoliciesA private 501(c)3 nonprofit, the Watershed Agricultural Council encourages its participants and constituents to review its policies and provide constructive feedback.
To improve transparency that benefits its donors, funders and supporters, the Council provides online access to its Form 990 and audited financials, annual reports, approved board meeting minutes, upcoming board meeting agenda and organizational policies that govern the Council's actions.A 2016 list of Committees, their voting and nonvoting members can be found here.
To improve transparency that benefits its donors, funders and supporters, the Council provides online access to its Form 990 and audited financials, annual reports, approved board meeting minutes, upcoming board meeting agenda and organizational policies that govern the Council's actions.A 2016 list of Committees, their voting and nonvoting members can be found here.
Every year, regional partners for clean water and a healthy environment host a community hazardous waste collection day, known as Clean Sweep. Now in its 25th year, Clean Sweep provides a safe disposal venue by collecting chemicals and other materials which pose a threat to public health, water and environment.
Best Management Practices (BMPs) are conservation practices meant to prevent or reduce the amount of pollution generated by non point sources (in this case agriculture) in order to protect and enhance water quality. Once a Whole Farm Plan is completed and Best Management Practices (BMPs) are operational, participants receive and acknowledge a BMP Operations & Maintenance Agreement, often referred to as an O&M.
Best Management Practices (BMPs) are conservation practices meant to prevent or reduce the amount of pollution generated by non point sources (in this case agriculture) in order to protect and enhance water quality. Many BMPs used in the New York City watershed are standard practices established by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.
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