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Councilman reports NYC DEP reengaging on water‑withdrawal talks with CWC and CWT
Summary
Councilman Gregory Vurckio reported that NYC DEP has resumed a lead role in negotiations over a Water Withdrawal Permit and is conducting scientific studies to identify FAD risks; DEP officials indicated they do not intend to cut current programs and emphasized improved communication among partners.
Councilman Gregory Vurckio reported that, after a pause, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has taken on the negotiation process related to a Water Withdrawal Permit and met with Catskill Watershed Corporation (CWC) and CWT leadership. Vurckio said Ric Coombe met with CWC Executive Director Jason Merwin and DEP deputies including Paul Rush, and that DEP Commissioner Rit Aggrawala indicated an intent to attend meetings in person to promote open conversation and answers.
Vurckio said DEP officials are conducting scientific studies to identify risks to the FAD over the next decade and told partners they had "no intention at this time to cut programs or eliminate support for the current programs." He urged continued honest communication among parties; board members recorded the update as part of council comments and no formal action was taken.
The update was given as part of council reports and does not bind the town to any position; it records the town liaison's understanding of interagency negotiation dynamics.
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