Now Open! East Branch Nature Preserve
Enjoy meandering trails along the East Branch of the Delaware River featuring natural and historical points of interest. Parking and trail entrance available at the Catskill Water Discovery Center.
How New York City’s Water System Reshaped The Catskills
Diane Galusha’s book Liquid Assets: A History of New York City’s Water System chronicles how thousands of people were displaced, homes were relinquished, and entire communities were destroyed to make way for the reservoirs that now provide New York City with its fresh water.
On March, 19th, Diane spoke with Radio Catskill to discuss her book and the story of how NYC’s water system has shaped the Catskills.
To listen, click HERE
Image: Diane Galusha, author of “Liquid Assets: A History of New York City’s Water System.” (Credit: Credit: Heather Phelps Lipton)
Open House
at the
12 – 4 PM
Saturdays and Sundays in October and November
VIEW our watershed history and the NYC DEP student art and poetry contest winner exhibits
ENJOY creative activities for children
PREVIEW the East Branch Nature Preserve through interpretive signs
Nature Preserve News:
Trails in the CWDC’s Nature Preserve will be constructed in 2024. Updates will periodically be found on this page.
The Catskill Water Discovery Center
669 Hwy 38, Suite 3 Arkville, NY 12406
CWDC Soft Opening
The Catskill Water Discovery Center held it’s soft opening on June 5, 2021. Click on any image for a larger view. To see an online version of the panel installation, go to the menu: Exhibits > NYC Water Story.
Water Discovery Center Entrance
Photo courtesy of Kristen Rendler from DEP
Gary Gailes
John Hubbell, Winifred Zubin, Larry Reilly and Carol O’Beirne
It was a beautiful day
Katie Rosa, quilt artist
Young visitor
Todd Pascarella
Good cookies and conversation
Information desk
Information desk visitors
Good turnout
Good conversation
CWDC Trustee Judith Schwartzstein at the Welcome Desk
CWDC President Carol O’Beirne with Lisa Tait
Quilt by Katie Rosa
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