The Casperkill Watershed Alliance (CWA) formed in early 2008. It is a partnership between the Vassar Environmental Research Institute, Cornell Cooperative Extention Dutchess County (CCEDC) and Casperkill Watershed residents, civic officials, and other interested parties. In February of 2009, the CWA, Vassar Environmental Research Institute and CCEDC produced an assessment document of the Casperkill, “Health of the Casperkill, Dutchess County, New York.” In addition to containing a full report on the stream health throughout the watershed, the assessment document outlines a vision statement with watershed protection and restoration objectives. Some of our objectives include: improve stream water quality from Class B to Class C, maintain a 25 ft vegetated buffer throughout the length of the creek, create at least one park or prominent public access area along the creek, develop and implement regular education programs and campaigns about the historical, cultural and ecological significance of the Casperkill. The CWA uses the objectives from the assessment document to guide our actions; some or our projects include stream-side plantings, creek-cleanups and educational watershed walks. The Casperkill Watershed Alliance meets every 1-2 months, typically the last week of each month. If you would like to become more involved in watershed issues within the Casperkill watershed and Dutchess County, please contact the system administrators to the group and request to join! Check out our photo album for some pictures of our group's work at previous events!