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| Watershed Protection
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About Watershed Protection New York City’s Department of Environmental Protection has a comprehensive watershed protection program which focuses on both protective and corrective initiatives, to ensure that its Catskill/Delaware reservoir system, the source of 90% of the supply’s daily demand, remains unfiltered and sustains its extraordinary high quality.  Learn More |
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New York's Watershed History New York City has the largest unfiltered surface water supply in the world. Every day, some 1.3 billions gallons of water from this vast system is delivered to eight million New York City residents, one million more consumers in four upstate counties and hundreds of thousands of commuters and tourists. Learn more |
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Community Outreach DEP's watershed public affairs staff and specific program experts visit communities throughout the watershed, bringing information and offering assistance on environmental issues. Learn more |
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Education DEP environmental educators and agency specialists are available for presentations at schools, colleges, and community groups in the watershed. DEP offers hands-on workshops, science enrichment programs and other activities that integrate environmental priorities into a variety of academic subject areas. Learn more |
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Working with Partners An essential part of New York City’s watershed protection program is working with the many stakeholders from the 8-county watershed, the City and external groups. Learn more |
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