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General Info

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The Great Swamp and its 63,000-acre watershed stretches twenty miles through the towns of Pawling and Dover in Dutchess County, and Southeast and Patterson (in Putnam County). The Great Swamp spans two watersheds, dividing in Pawling into a north and south flow. The southern section flows into the East Branch Croton River, to the East Branch Reservoir of New York City's Croton Reservoir System, making the Great Swamp the important headwaters of New York City's drinking water supply.

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The Friends the Great Swamp (FrOGs)

The Mission of the Friends the Great Swamp (FrOGs) is to undertake activities "to conserve, protect, and promote the functions, values and integrity of the Great Swamp wetland and its watersheds in Putnam and Dutchess Counties, New York". FrOGS holds regular meetings and events - All meetings are open to the public and volunteers are welcome! For more informaiton, see the contact information, FrOGS website, and FrOGS Section of the Community Forum.

 

 

Swamp River

Watersheds

Events

  • River Keeper Sweep

    Jun 2 Sat

    Date: Saturday, June 2
    Location: Many locations: riverkeeper.org/sweep

    Riverkeeper has revived this Hudson Valley-wide day of service for the Hudson River. The Sweep empowers volunteers throughout the Hudson River watershed to clear garbage from trails on water and land, do outreach on important environmental issues, or to take on other meaningful service projects. Organize a project, and Riverkeeper will support you and help turn out volunteers to help. Learn more, or register to volunteer for an existing project at: riverkeeper.org/sweep
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  • Rain Barrel Building Workshop: Pawling

    Jun 5 Tues

    Date: Tuesday, June 5, 6:30pm
    Location: Lathrop Building, Lakeside Park, 2 Lakeside Drive, Pawling, NY.

    The cost of the workshop is $45. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, contact Angela at (845) 677-8223, ext. 114. Your spot in the workshop is not held until we receive your payment. These workshops fill quickly and are on a first come, first serve basis.

    This workshop is being hosted and organized by the Town of Pawling Planning Department and the Dutchess Watershed Coalition.

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  • Rain Barrel Building Workshop: Stanford

    Jun 9 Sat

    Date: Saturday, June 9, 10:00am
    Location: Town Hall Hill, 26 Town Hall Road, Stanford, NY

    The cost of the workshop is $45. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, contact Angela at (845) 677-8223, ext. 114. Your spot in the workshop is not held until we receive your payment. These workshops fill quickly and are on a first come, first serve basis.

    This workshop is being hosted by the Town of Stanford and organized by the Wappinger Creek Watershed Intermunicipal Council & the Dutchess Watershed Coalition.

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