2025 Community Impact

In 2025, the Catskill Watershed Corporation invested more than $20 million in projects and programs that strengthen communities, protect water quality, and support the long-term vitality of the West-of-Hudson NYC Watershed.

Watch the 2025 Community Impact presentation above to see the year’s highlights, major investments, and the people and partnerships that made them possible. You can also download the full annual meeting presentation, review CWC’s financial disclosures, and explore the Community Vitality Study to learn more about the challenges, opportunities, and future of our watershed communities.

Together, these resources provide a comprehensive look at CWC’s work, our commitment to transparency, and our ongoing investment in the region we serve.

Click here to download a copy of the annual meeting presentation.

Community Vitality Study

Strong communities are essential to a healthy watershed. The Community Vitality Study explores the challenges and opportunities facing the Catskill Watershed, examining housing affordability, economic opportunity, demographic trends, infrastructure, and the factors that influence whether communities can remain vibrant places to live year-round.

Commissioned by the Catskill Watershed Corporation, the study provides valuable research and recommendations to help guide future investments, strengthen local communities, and support long-term sustainability throughout the West-of-Hudson NYC Watershed.

Read the full report here.