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Significance of Watershed to Sullivan County Settlement

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Significance of Watershed to Sullivan County Settlement

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The waterpower provided by the Neversink and nearby rivers was the lifeblood of early settlements in the area. It was used to power water-wheel sawmills, gristmills, cider mills etc.  "A mill on every stream' (or more) was very true in the early 1800s. From 1828 - 1898 the Neversink and nearby lakes fed the D&H canal that created a further boom. The waterways made early settlements possible, and they should be revered for history's sake. - Nancy Bachana, Historic Tour Guide with New York-New Jersey Trail Conference

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The lake area in wurtsboro is known for its natural beauty and the quality of the water is largely dependent on making smart decisions now that will not impact future generations ability to enjoy nature.
Locations for new businesses and larger housing developments should be carefully picked ensuring aquaphors and watershed are not destroyed, changed our overburdened.
Local authorities need to ensure that we preserve the land and it's natural beauty for future generations. This includes ensuring that high environmental standards are developed and enforced.
Route 17 cuts very close to several lakes and further development of the highway would impact local communities and nature very negatively.
Communities should focus on developing Eco-Tourism, day hiking etc instead of attracting trucks zooming by on route 17.

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A beautiful stretch of the river in almost 7,000 acres of wild public land

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Please keep over development out of this area. It's going to end up creating more harm than help at the end of the day, especially for all of us that enjoy this area. It's not benefiting anyone to have these major corporations here at the end of the day. Let them go drain the life and safety out another area (preferably on the other side of the Hudson River.)

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The trail system can be improved to allow for trail connections.  Should be limited to day hikes, no camping.
Definite need for more DEC prescence in the area and enforcement. Access to trailhead is limited and parking is an issue in some areas.

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The overdevelopment of the neversink area, including the rock hill area is a travesty. Warehousing and distribution centers do not belong in this area. Our forefathers had their visions in place when they zoned the lands within the Neversink area. This was done to protect our environment and to protect our resources. when some wealthy businessman comes along and thinks that he could change the area to make a few dollars will severely impact the community and the area around it. It was zoned that way many years ago for a reason and that was to maintain a quiet and Qwaint community that we all love.

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The over development of the neversink area is going to cause havoc on the environmental resources that are present. Increase traffic emissions sewage pedestrian traffic will affect our natural resources.

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Every effort should be made to keep our community forever wild.
We can’t support the traffic and the stress on our environment.
Push back on these larger multi family units.

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We need less big box developments and more parks and natural lands.

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Zoning that is clear about the difference between a distribution center and a warehouse, and the difference between a member's only clubhouse-resort and a hotel that is open to all.

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Distribution Centers are being proposed at exit 107 (Weiss)and 109 (Avon Park) on Route 17. These sites slope to the Neversink River and are very close to recreational lake communities. The sites are not even zoned for distribution centers but the proposals are moving forward anyway, despite community protests and even lawsuits.

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Historic D&H Canal Feeder Lakes need protection!

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Historic D&H Canal Feeder Lakes need protection!

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The man-made lakes that were created to supply water to the D&H Canal are located near Rock Hill, NY. They include Wolf Lake, Wanaksink Lake, Yankee Lake, Lake Louise-Marie, Davis and Masten Lakes. These lakes still supply water into the Neversink River and are surrounded by natural forest. The lakes are all part of interconnected recreational communities. These lakes should be celebrated and protected. Eco-tourism should be promoted. Four distribution centers are being proposed at exit 109 and 107 on Route 17 on either side of the Neversink River. These two sites slope dramatically to the river. Route 17 is being considered as a potential super highway with extra lanes being added and exits being rebuilt to handle more traffic. All of this would be devastating to the D&H Lakes because Route 17 cuts right between them and very closely between Wanaksink and Louise-Marie. The lakes are all part of a system of dams that could become destabilized by blasting.
We are envisioning a D&H Lakes District with protected status.  I believe it can become a CEA (Critical Environmental Area) due to it's historic roots and natural beauty. Perhaps the CEA can be combined or adjacent to the Bashakill and the Neversink Unique Area. My organization has begun an effort to create a CEA.  I would be very interested in working in concert with the Neversink Watershed Plan. Please reach out to me. Thanks!

Jessica Lansdale
President
Lake Communities Alliance
RHLCA.org

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The large scale commercial develppments too close to the Neversink Watershed.  The high impact of more traffic in these areas cannot be a good thing for the environment.  The primitive areas should be left alone and no camp sites allowed.
Climate change and forest fires are a concern.
Our species of wildlife are being forced to move their territory to try to adapt, all for the sake of our wishes. Get real, we need to better protect them for the future. We can co-exist if we just give a little.

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A 325 home development is currently planned for the Woodbourne/South Fallsburg area. This will be directly on top of a significant aquifer. The clearing, blasting, and grading, will severely diminish the locations site for water retention, leading to runoff into the Neversink. The area has numerous wetlands and permeable spots that will pollute the aquifer. Help us in Fallsburg, please!!!

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The Town of Fallsburg is above their sewage capacity, and more high density housing developments have already been approved. Some of the developments currently open are not properly treating sewage that is discharged into feeder streams for the Neversink.

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Massive amounts of silt runoff flowing into the Neversink from recently built retention ponds in Woodbourne for high density town house development.

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Along the Hudson River, there are access points for kayaks, et al. If the Neversink has these, it should be more publicized.

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The town of Fallsburg is loaded with developments that threaten the local environment, the town resources and the once pristine quality of the aquifer.

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Water is a finite resource.  With such an influx of population, we risk not having enough water.  The developments proposed throughout the County are not sustainable.

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Lost Lake is a major threat.

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Numerous contaminated water samples and pictures of silt runoff from developments in Fallsburg have been sent to DEC. No citations have yet to be issued.

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Lost Lake Development in Forestburgh; 2,627 high density homes to start, which will dump as much as 1 BILLION gallons of annual sewer effluent into the Neversink River via the Unique Area and the Bushkill.  Let the town Board know your concerns. 

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Lost Lake Development in Forestburgh; 2,627 high density homes to start, which will dump as much as 1 BILLION gallons of annual sewer effluent into the Neversink River via the Unique Area and the Bushkill.  Let the town Board know your concerns. 

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invasive species, disease, impacts on water quality and quantity, and threats to key animal and plant species, etc.

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There is a lot of contiguous forested land that provides important habitat connectivity and ecosystem services including water quality impacts and climate benefits.

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There is opportunity to work with interested landowners to conserve additional land in the area through conservation easements held by land trusts and fee simple acquisition by NYS entities.

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40 acres of forest will be lost if development is approved
Let the Fallsburg know your concern

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Landlocked Atlantic salmon in the upper Neversink

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Landlocked Atlantic salmon in the upper Neversink

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Continuing, improving, and expanding the means to help restore the landlocked Atlantic salmon population + habitat in the upper neversink river

Also improving public access along the upper neversink

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Too little land protected by state/local governments or conservation easements

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Too little land protected by state/local governments or conservation easements

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Habitat for eagles and other species deserving protection

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Habitat for eagles and other species deserving protection

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Large Scale Commercial and Industrial Development

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Large Scale Commercial and Industrial Development