2008 Annual Report & Supplement:
The WAC Annual Report is in the mail but you can access the electronic version by clicking on the link.
WAC has also added an online annual report supplement, with all the information that didn't make it into the print version. You'll find extended financial information like the 3-year comparative, before-after project photos and other program-related information.
Stay tuned as WAC will be posting its Form 990 online in the coming weeks. This access provides you with added transparency about WAC's organizational structure and financial activities. You can find WAC listed on GuideStar, an internationally recognized rating service of charitable organizations.
 Catskills at Home in NYC
In April, the Forestry Program staff manned a booth at the Architectural Digest Home Show at Pier 94 in NYC. The 20'x20' space showcased products and furniture from 10 regional woods-product businesses. A whimsical gazebo structure by Hoppy Quick piqued expo visitors' curiosity, drawing them in by the thousands. Many an interior designer took notice of Catskill WoodNet products for future purchase. The four-day event raised the awareness of Catskill WoodNet and the WAC's Pure Catskills Buy Local woods-product initiative.
To better reach consumers in and outside the watershed, the Pure Catskills Buy Local campaign ventured into cyberspace advertising last month.
Farm to Market Manager, Challey Comer, was recently accepted into LEAD New York, a two-year program of seminars, workshops and field travel for individuals committed to influencing our state's food and agricultural industry. |
Of Interest: Agricultural Petroleum Tank Restrictions Changed
If you have active, oil or gasoline storage tanks on your property, check out the updated guidelines from the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). They have modified their regulations on Petroleum Bulk Storage, especially how it pertains to agricultural operations and how to determine if a farm needs to apply for a permit. In most cases, the threshold of 1,100 gallons is no longer a cumulative total but a per-tank total. The updates bring DEC regulations in line with federal guidelines. Differences in definition of "facility", what petroleum products are now regulated and the used motor oil requirements are also addressed. If you have specific questions, contact Russ Brauksieck (518) 402-9549.
Thanks to Rick Weidenbach at Delaware County Soil&Water, Christine Watkins at Jefferson County Soil&Water and DEC's Jackie Lendrum for the details. |
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May 19, 2009
Annual Report & Supplement
In the News
Events
Of Interest |
WAC leading Canada Radio-TV Film Crew on tour of the NYC Watershed 5/25-29
Agricultural Program presenting at Ag-Stravaganza 6/3 |
| The Watershed Agricultural Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to support the economic viability of agriculture and forestry through the protection of water quality and the promotion of land conservation in the New York City Watershed region. The WAC is funded by The New York City Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service and other federal, foundation and private sources. The WAC is an equal opportunity provider and employer. | |
