A Living Classroom

Increasing awareness

To inspire, conserve and protect:

Our most precious natural resource.

For the benefit of generations to come.

THE MISSION OF THE CATSKILL WATER DISCOVERY CENTER  is to educate people of all ages about the precious nature of, and threats to our planet’s most vital resource — pure water.

Using the Catskill/Delaware Watershed as a living classroom, and the history and experience of those connected to this watershed, we will inspire people through programs, exhibits and events to care for, conserve and protect their water resources for the benefit of generations to come.

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Trails in the CWDC's Nature Preserve will be constructed in 2024. Updates will periodically be found on this page. The Catskill Water Discovery Center669 Hwy 38, Suite 3 Arkville, NY 12406

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Catskill Water Discovery Center Opens Special Hours During the Holiday Season

Catskill Water Discovery Center Opens Special Hours During the Holiday Season

The Catskill Water Discovery Center (CWDC) is extending its exhibit of an inspiring collection of children’s artwork addressing the many aspects of water, such as where it comes from and the importance of protecting it. The winning work of NYCDEP’s 2023 Water Resources Art and Poetry Contest will be on display at the Center during special open hours. CWDC president Carol O’Beirne remarked:

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