Catskill Watershed Corporation

Catskill Watershed Corporation Supporting local Catskills communities through community enrichment, economic vitality, and watershed protection.

☀️ MEET THE CWC SUMMER INTERNS ☀️ My name is Dylan Braswell, and I am interning at the CWC in the Economic DevelopmentD...
06/13/2026

☀️ MEET THE CWC SUMMER INTERNS ☀️

My name is Dylan Braswell, and I am interning at the CWC in the Economic Development
Department. I was raised in Prattsville, NY and I am currently a senior at SUNY Canton
studying Finance. I enjoy many hobbies such as hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and golfing.

I am interning at the CWC because I was raised in the watershed and love what the CWC does for the local community and businesses, and I wanted to be a part of that for the summer.

06/13/2026

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The Town of Olive is seeking volunteers to serve on:

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)
Olive Conservation Advisory Council (OCAC)

06/12/2026

💧 HOW WATER MOVES THROUGH THE WATERSHED 💧
Ever wonder what happens to rainfall after it hits the ground in the Catskills?

This diagram shows how connected our watershed really is.
🌧 Rainfall flows across forests, farms, roads, neighborhoods, and streams.
🌲 Some water is naturally filtered through soil and groundwater.
🏞 Some travels through rivers and reservoirs.
🏡 Along the way, land use, stormwater runoff, septic systems, erosion, and infrastructure can all impact water quality.

That’s why watershed protection takes a community-wide effort.

From septic repair programs and flood mitigation to stream protection and stormwater improvements, the work happening throughout our region helps protect local waterways and the drinking water supply for millions of people.
Because what happens in our mountains doesn’t stay here, it flows downstream to homes, communities, and millions of taps across New York State.

Protecting the Catskills means protecting the future of our water.

06/10/2026

Another perfect example of the magic of our wonderful watershed from James Kelly and The Mountain Eagle & Schoharie News

Every turn in our beautiful Catskills reveals another stream, creek, river, or pond. Tag us in your watershed photos, we...
06/10/2026

Every turn in our beautiful Catskills reveals another stream, creek, river, or pond. Tag us in your watershed photos, we’d love to see these waterways through your lens!

Big infrastructure projects may happen behind the scenes — but their impact can shape communities for generations.The pr...
06/09/2026

Big infrastructure projects may happen behind the scenes — but their impact can shape communities for generations.

The proposed Shokan Wastewater Management Project aims to help protect water quality in the Ashokan Reservoir watershed while supporting long-term community resilience in the Town of Olive.

Project highlights include:
✔ Capacity for 500+ potential hookups
✔ Approximately 70,000+ feet of gravity sewer infrastructure
✔ New wastewater treatment facilities designed to support both Shokan and Boiceville
✔ Protection of local waterways and groundwater resources
✔ Long-term infrastructure investment in the Catskills region

Projects like this help address aging septic challenges, difficult site conditions, flooding concerns, and future environmental protection needs throughout watershed communities.

The Community Wastewater Management Program is administered by the Catskill Watershed Corporation and funded by New York City.

Learn more about watershed infrastructure projects at:
https://cwconline.org

06/08/2026

BY THE NUMBERS

The Catskill Watershed Corporation proudly serves:

🏔 5 counties
🏘 41 towns
🏡 8 villages

Across the Catskills region, our programs support watershed protection, economic development, infrastructure improvements, community resilience, recreational boating, workforce development, and more.

From small mountain hamlets to larger regional hubs, we’re committed to helping protect and strengthen the communities that make the Catskills so special. Do you live in one of our Watershed towns?

06/07/2026

😊 SUNDAY SMILES 😊
A successful June CWC Board Meeting and another reminder of what can happen when communities come together with a shared purpose.

This month’s discussions highlighted millions in proposed investments supporting watershed communities.

We’re grateful to our Board members, staff, partners, and local leaders who continue working together to help protect, strengthen, and invest in the future of the Catskills.

Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, and continues to support the work happening across our region.

We're excited to be part of the 2026 Pink Street Festival this Sunday!Stop by the Catskill Watershed Corporation booth f...
06/05/2026

We're excited to be part of the 2026 Pink Street Festival this Sunday!

Stop by the Catskill Watershed Corporation booth for watershed-themed coloring pages, a hands-on activity for kids, and information about the programs that help support communities throughout the Catskills.

This event is especially meaningful to us because the Bovina Center Montessori School is home to CWC's largest septic project to date. We're proud to support a school that serves local children while helping protect water quality for future generations.

Come say hello, learn more about what we do, and enjoy a day of family fun, local vendors, food, and music.

📍 Pink Street Festival;
2121 County Hwy 5, Bovina Center, NY
🗓 Sunday, June 7
⏰ 10 AM–4 PM

We can't wait to see you there!

Address

669 County Highway 38, Suite 1
Margaretville, NY
12406

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

(845) 586-1400

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