AWWA ACE63196

This slide presentation outlines New York City's watershed protection program and water supply stewardship. Topics covered include: New York City's water supply; regulatory framework governing reservoir releases; current release programs; and, implementation considerations. The key element of NYC's watershed protection program include: New Watershed Rules and Regulations; Land Acquisition; Infrastructure Improvements - WWTP upgrades, and sewer extensions; Partnership Programs: Catskill Watershed Corp. formed; Watershed Agricultural Council; and, Monitoring and Assessment. Specific topics outlined include: Delaware River Basin Supreme Court Decree; New York State Reservoir Release Regulations; Croton Watershed Reservoir Release Program; Catskill System Program; Delaware Reservoir Releases; Current Interim Fisheries Protection Program for the Upper Delaware; implementation and safe yield considerations; and, NYC projected demand and demand reduction. Includes figures.