Catskill Watershed Corporation

The Catskill Watershed Corporation (CWC) held its 29th annual meeting on July 15, 2026, with 14 members present, including newly elected directors and officers. The meeting focused extensively on the corporation's ongoing and planned procurement and infrastructure projects aimed at watershed protection and community vitality. Key procurement highlights included the completion of community wastewater management projects, notably a $90 million project in Shokan involving multiple contracts awarded to various construction firms, with bids totaling approximately $74.4 million. The CWC also discussed grants and low-interest loans totaling over $25 million in 2025 to support homeowners, businesses, and economic development across 39 towns in five counties. Additional funding allocations were noted for stormwater programs, wastewater treatment plant upgrades, and infrastructure improvements. The meeting emphasized the importance of continued collaboration with New York City and state agencies, the implementation of workforce development programs, and the strategic use of the Catskill Fund for the Future to support local economic projects. No specific votes on new contracts were detailed, but the meeting underscored ongoing contract management, project completions, and future funding commitments to sustain watershed and community infrastructure.