Woodstock Environmental Commission

06/01/2026

Eligible streamside landowners in the Ashokan Reservoir watershed can receive free help planting native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers under a program meant to reduce erosion, improve habitat, and protect water quality.

Read the full story: https://theoverlooknews.com/native-planting-program-offers-free-help-to-streamside-landowners/

/// Roy Gumpel/The Overlook.

04/18/2026

What does every young environmentalist need? Pockets! Eco-Story Hour with Natalie at Woodstock Public Library District, the first of 24 fabulous Earth Week events in Woodstock, was a real hit.

04/10/2026

Woodstock’s Climate Action Plan in progress: We had a very productive, collaborative discussion last evening at the MHCC. With thanks to Linda Setchell, Climate Smart Communities Coordinator, the CSC Task Force, and members of the public who participated!

03/31/2026

Join us on Thursday, April 9th, from 6 to 8 PM at the Mescal Hornbeck Community Center! To preview Woodstock’s Community Climate Action Plan and add comments, link here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/133XpQ_7KdvmYBXFTwoYh7FvtrOp8Ivv4C5dl4-9RdrU/edit?tab=t.0 =h.w10j9cpep5e8

03/27/2026

Free PFAS testing of your private well is available in the Town of Woodstock, by application:

https://health.ny.gov/environmental/water/drinking/privatewellspilot/

Check it out!

Private Well PFAS Testing and Mitigation Rebate Pilot Program