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Schoharie Watershed Program
A program of Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District |
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Please use the links provided to access information on the SWP, its projects, and watershed issues |
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PO Box 996, 6049 Main Street Tannersville, NY 12485 Phone 518-589-6871 Fax 518-589-6874 |
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GCSWCD Main Office 907 County Office Building Cairo, NY 12413 Phone 518.622.3620 Fax 518.622.0344
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First Annual Batavia Kill Stream Celebration |
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The inaugural Batavia Kill Stream Celebration was held on August 11, 2007. Visitors from the tri-state region flocked to the event held at Country Suite Bed and Breakfast in Ashland, NY. It was a full day of FREE family fun, entertainment and education. Don’t miss this year’s Celebration! |
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Featured Activities, Interactive Programs, and Performances
Arm-of-the-Sea Theater For over twenty years Arm-of-the-Sea has been developing a style of magical realism that marries the mythic and the everyday, humanity and the earth, visual arts and natural science, poetry and politics. Celebrating the Batavia Kill stream as a local asset and regional water source for New York City will be portrayed in the City That Drinks the Mountain Sky, a colorful, moving and imaginative telling of the story of New York City’s water system. Educational and entertaining for people of all ages!
Betty & the Baby Boomers Betty & the Baby Boomers offer folk music in many forms. Their wide ranging repertoire is knitted together by outstanding harmony singing and distinctive arrangements which, while musically creative, call attention to the meanings of the songs, not just the style of presentation. Traditional and contemporary, serious and silly, topical and whimsical…. You will not want to miss this!
Guided stream walks along a restored reach of the Batavia Kill Learn about stream dynamics, how streams respond to flood events and what management practices are recommended for healthier streams and aquatic life.
Life by the Stream Interactive game for children of all ages! Prizes for everyone who participates.
Storytelling Folk tales & native American themes relating to birds, frogs, and local and regional animals.
Plant identification Learn about different plant species in a reconstructed wetland on site and how to identify native vegetation along stream reaches. The important role of riparian buffers to stream side stability will also be highlighted.
Agroforestry Example forestry practices and importance of sustainable forestry to water quality and local economies.
Bee & Pollinators Exhibit What’s the essential function of pollinators to our existence? Come find out!
Batavia Rock Painting Featured artists from the Windham Art Alliance Art will be available for demonstrations and assisting children with Rock Artwork.
The Fabled Art of Fly Fishing Join Columbia-Greene Chapter Trout Unlimited members and experience the art, skill and joy of fly casting and tying. Ongoing demonstrations along the Batavia Kill will be conducted by experienced fly fishermen.
What’s in the Water? Sampling for aquatic life and the important role they play in determining stream health. |
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City water from the City that Drinks the Mountain Sky |
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Ben Murdock, Watershed Educator with the Catskill Center, teaches fifth graders what to look for in the Batavia Kill when determining the quality of this important water asset. |
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“An excellent opportunity presented to attract people via many interesting activities, but with an unquestioned purpose of watershed education and stewardship of our local land and water.” ~Nancy, - Lexington, NY
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Comments on the First Annual Batavia Kill Stream Celebration |
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“Thanks for the celebration. The food was excellent, a good time was had.” ~ Dan, CT
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“I thought it was a very enjoyable experience. I brought my 4 year old grandson and he ,too, enjoyed it.” ~Judie -Prattsville, NY |
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“An excellent experience for the whole family!” ~Nick,–Vernon, NJ |
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A second grader explores the hidden world of macroinvertebrates—an essential food source for fish. |
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Non-profit organizations, schools, watershed groups, and government agencies involved in the 2007 event include:
S The Town of Ashland S Columbia-Greene Chapter of Trout Unlimited S Cornell Cooperative Extension of Greene Co. & Agroforestry Resource Center S Catskill Watershed Corporation S NYC Department of Environmental Protection S Catskill Center for Conservation & Development S Catskill Mountain Bee Club S NYS Nurses Association S Hudson River Estuary Program S Watershed Agricultural Council S Catskill Forest Association S Greene Co. Soil & Water Conservation District S Catskill Outdoor Education Corp. an AmeriCorps program S Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School S Windham Art Alliance |
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Supporters of the 2007 Inaugural Batavia Kill Stream Celebration
The partners involved in planning the Celebration would like to extend a sincere thank you to the following for their generous support of this family-educational event.
Christman’s Windham House
Catskill Watershed Corporation
National Bank of Coxsackie
Evergreen Mountain Construction
Marshall & Sterling
Greene County Tourism
New York City Department of Environmental Protection Water Supply Bureau
Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District
Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation
Stewart’s Shops
Slater’s Great American
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