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Since 1989, communities within the New York City Watershed have found themselves facing an increasing complex series of rules, regulations and program initiatives focused on protecting New York City’s water supply. The NYC water supply is unfiltered, with the City having a Filtration Avoidance Determination (FAD) which is issued on five year cycles by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The FAD relies on a complex assemblage of watershed rules and regulations, as well as voluntary watershed protection programs, to help NYC maintain the current high quality in its reservoir system. In 2002, at the request of the Greene County Mountaintop Supervisors and Mayors Association (MSMA), the Greene County Legislature provided funding to the Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District (GCSWCD) to develop a program that that would assist municipalities as well as watershed residents, with issues related to the NYC watershed. The Watershed Assistance Program (WAP) was established as a program within the GCSWCD, with the MSMA and Greene County Legislature acting as program advisors. The WAP places a high priority on integration of all watershed programs, and takes a very proactive approach to watershed management. |
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WAP Office in Tannersville | The WAP provides a wide range of services including education  and outreach, watershed planning and
water quality or stewardship project design and implementation. The WAP serves a key role in the facilitation of local, state and federal programs, and works in partnership with municipal leaders, residents as well as a wide range of agencies and organizations. Watershed stakeholders that require assistance with issues related to the NYC watershed rules and regulations, or natural resource problems, should contact the WAP to determine what types of help may be available.Please use the links provided to access information on the WAP, its projects and watershed issues. | |
Watershed Assistance Program |
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The Watershed Assistance Program (WAP) office is located on Main Street in the Village of Tannersville, across from Orpheum Theater. Office hours are scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 4:30. Please call ahead to insure staff is available. WAP is managed by Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District, and provides a wide range of technical and administrative assistance to municipalities, landowners and others in the NYC watershed area. The program is managed with support and guidance from the Greene County Legislature and the Mountaintop Supervisors and Mayors Association.
