Catskill Watershed

Name

Catskill Watershed

Legal name

Catskill Watershed Corporation

Website

https://cwconline.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Watershed Environmental Services

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs) (EUANADAA), Stormwater Management & MS4 Compliance Services (BPALAMAL), Regulatory Compliance Monitoring & Reporting (SDWA/CWA/NPDES, permits, audits) (EUANAJAA), Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Water & Wastewater Compliance (NPDES/Stormwater, Pretreatment, Drinking Water/SDWA) (EUAHABAB)

Keywords

• Watershed protection programs
• Environmental grant funding
• Septic system reimbursement
• Economic development loans
• Stormwater management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Arkville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Grant Programs: CWC administers various grant programs funded primarily by NYC DEP for water quality protection, septic repair/replacement, stormwater management, flood hazard mitigation, public education, workforce development, and economic development. Grants are awarded to homeowners, businesses, municipalities, and nonprofits.
2. Loan Programs: The Catskill Fund for the Future (CFF), a revolving fund capitalized with $59.7 million in 1997, provides low-interest loans for businesses. Programs include REDI Loans ($50,000-$1.5 million) and Commercial Septic Loans. CWC hit $100 million in loan disbursements in February 2023.
3. Reimbursement Programs: CWC provides reimbursements for approved projects including septic repairs (100% for primary residences, 60% for non-primary), stormwater projects (50-100% based on regulatory driver), and septic maintenance (50% of costs).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Catskill Watershed Corporation (CWC) is a nonprofit organization that administers environmental protection, economic development, and education programs across the West-of-Hudson NYC Watershed. Its core offerings include grant, loan, and reimbursement programs for septic system repair and replacement, stormwater management, community wastewater infrastructure, flood hazard mitigation, and economic development support for businesses. The organization is funded primarily by NYC DEP and serves 41 towns across five counties, protecting drinking water for 9.8 million New York State residents.

Product overview

The Catskill Watershed Corporation (CWC) is a nonprofit organization that administers a portfolio of environmental protection, economic development, and community support programs rather than a traditional technology product. The core offerings include: Septic Repair and Replacement Program (residential and expanded commercial), Stormwater Management Program, Community Wastewater Program, Flood Hazard Mitigation Program, and Economic Development Programs (Catskill Fund for the Future, REDI Loans, Commercial Septic Loans). Supporting programs include Public Education Grants, Workforce Development Grants, Recreational Boating Program, and various Community Initiatives including the Community Vitality Study, Land Consultation, and Tax Consulting Programs. These programs are funded through partnerships with NYC DEP and serve 41 towns across Delaware, Greene, Schoharie, Sullivan, and Ulster counties in the Catskill-Delaware Watershed.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Septic Repair and Replacement Program Voluntary program assisting homeowners and small businesses with septic system repair, replacement, and maintenance for systems at least 20 years old, covering eligible primary residences up to 100% reimbursement and non-primary residences up to 60%.
• Stormwater Management Program
• Community Wastewater Program Program funding planning, design, and construction of community septic systems, wastewater treatment plants, and septic maintenance districts for hamlets identified in the 1997 NYC Watershed Memorandum of Agreement.
• Flood Hazard Mitigation Program Grant and technical assistance program helping property owners and municipalities improve flood resilience, including property protection measures, relocation assistance, tank anchoring, and local flood analyses in the West-of-Hudson Watershed.
• Catskill Fund for the Future (CFF) Revolving fund initially capitalized with $59.7 million by New York City in 1997, providing low-interest loans, grants, and tourism promotion programs to support environmentally responsible businesses and create/retain jobs in the Catskills Region.
• Public Education Program Annual grant program in partnership with NYC DEP awarding Watershed Education Grants to schools, libraries, museums, vocational institutions, and non-profit organizations in the West-of-Hudson Watershed and NYC.
• Workforce Development Program Grant funding program providing resources to qualified organizations offering training, education, and support services to help Watershed residents gain skills for in-demand careers in the West-of-Hudson Watershed region.
• NYC Reservoir Recreational Boating Program Program sponsoring non-motorized recreational boating on four NYC reservoirs (Cannonsville, Neversink, Pepacton, Schoharie) with 16 launch sites, boat steam cleaning vendor coordination, and DEP access permit management.
• Community Initiatives Special initiatives including Community Vitality Study, Land Consultation Program, Tax Consulting Program, Training & Conferences, Cleanup Supplies, Road Signs & Kiosks, and completed projects like Municipal Sand and Salt Storage facilities.
• REDI Loans Regional Economic Development Initiative loans ranging from $50,000 to $1.5 million for existing or proposed businesses in the Watershed region, with minimum 10% equity requirement.
• Commercial Septic and WOH Mandate Loans Loans available to commercial property owners with failed or violated septic systems who received Notice of Failure from NYC DEP, funding project elements required due to WOH Catskill-Delaware Watershed location.

Quantifiable outcome

• $100 million in loan disbursements reached February 2023
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1997Primary government partner providing block grant funding for construction, operation, and maintenance of wastewater systems. DEP works with CWC on stream management programs, flood hazard mitigation, and watershed protection initiatives. CWC administers programs on behalf of DEP to protect NYC's unfiltered water supply.
• County Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCWC works with county SWCDs as key partners in flood hazard mitigation programs and stream management initiatives.
• The Center for Governmental Research (CGR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioned by CWC to complete the Community Vitality Study, examining community health, sustainability, and well-being in watershed communities.
• Lamont EngineersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCoordinates the wastewater program, evaluating, designing, and constructing community wastewater treatment systems tailored to each community.
• Delaware County Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with CWC and NYC DEP to initiate and promote non-motorized recreational boating on four NYC reservoirs.
• Mid-Hudson/Catskills Small Business Development Center (SBDC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCWC supports SBDC which provides business counseling to loan seekers and those starting or moving businesses to the watershed region. Free business plan preparation assistance available to CWC loan applicants.
• NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReceived $50,000 award from NYS DEC under Catskill Park Smart Growth Implementation Grant program for wayfinding signage project. Also partnered on Greater Catskill Park Stewardship (2016-2020) with $500,000 in state funding.
• NYS Department of Transportation (DOT)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCooperated with NYSDOT on wayfinding signage project for recreational destinations in and around the Catskill Park.
• Catskill Center for Conservation and Development (CCCD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered on Greater Catskill Park Stewardship initiative implementing planning and construction projects on public lands.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Trust for Public Land: National nonprofit focused on land conservation for water quality and public access. Operates conservation finance and grant programs with parallels to CWC's economic development and conservation roles, though at much larger national scale.
• Riverkeeper: Established NY water-quality nonprofit with broader Hudson Valley advocacy and water protection mandate. Comparable mission around protecting NY drinking water sources, but operates as an advocacy/enforcement organization rather than a grant administrator.
• Scenic Hudson: Large Hudson Valley environmental organization with comparable water/land protection mission and policy advocacy capability. Operates on a broader geographic scale than CWC and combines land trust, advocacy, and programming.
• Open Space Institute: Regional land conservation organization active in the Catskills and broader Northeast. Comparable mission of protecting drinking water source lands, but operates primarily as a land-acquisition and grantmaking entity rather than direct program administrator.

Direct peers

• Catskill Center for Conservation and Development: Sister Catskills conservation nonprofit and active CWC partner on the Greater Catskill Park Stewardship initiative. Operates complementary natural resource and education programs within the same Catskill region.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County: Local extension service providing community programming across agriculture, water quality, and economic development in CWC's core service area. Comparable community-delivery model, though broader mission scope and university-affiliated funding.
• Watershed Agricultural Council: Administering NYC's East-of-Hudson Watershed agricultural and forestry programs under a parallel MOA structure. Most structurally comparable peer — same mission, similar NYC DEP funding mechanism, but serving the Croton and Catskill/Kensico East-of-Hudson watershed.
• Soil and Water Conservation Districts (NY State): County-level government units delivering water quality, stormwater, and conservation programs — explicit CWC partners on flood hazard mitigation. Same local delivery model and regulatory mandate, though funded through different state channels.

Regional players

• Appalachian Mountain Club: Regional conservation and recreation nonprofit active in the Catskills and broader Northeast. Operates trails, recreation, and education programs analogous to CWC's wayfinding signage and recreational boating initiatives.
• Delaware Highlands Conservancy: Regional land conservancy serving the Upper Delaware River region overlapping CWC's service area. Comparable mission of protecting water resources through landowner engagement, though focused on land conservation rather than grant administration.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cwconline
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catskill-watershed-corp
• Instagraminstagram.com/cwconline

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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