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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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Healthy Buffers, Healthy Streams: A Landowner Workshop |
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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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Description
This Free workshop held on July 10, 2010 in West Kill highlighted the importance of riparian buffers to water quality, animal habitat, and overall stream health.
The Healthy Buffers, Healthy Streams workshop was developed to provide landowners and community members with a basic understanding of the management decisions for the promotion of healthy riparian areas, and therefore healthy streams. Participants visited two sites along the West Kill that are examples of a healthy reference riparian area, and a restored riparian area. Landowners and community members left the workshop with a greater knowledge about the importance of riparian zones, how proactive management can protect their streamside property and water quality, and techniques for restoring riparian buffers.
If you are interested in attending future watershed workshops please contact Josh Gorman, Schoharie Watershed Program Education & Outreach Coordinator. 518-989-6511 |
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Above: A healthy, diverse riparian buffer
Left: An unhealthy riparian buffer zone
(images from Catskill Streams) |
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Catskill Streams Buffer Initiative Information
CSBI Application Materials - this is the information you need to apply for Catskill Streams Buffer Initiative assistance.
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Josh Gorman, Schoharie Watershed Program Education & Outreach coordinator, describes characteristics of healthy riparian areas |
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Laura Weyeneth, Schoharie Basin CSBI coordinator, speaks about riparian restoration techniques |
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Jenn Grieser, CSBI program coordinator, gives the workshop participants an introduction to riparian zones and the Catskill Streams Buffer Initiative program |
