After the Storm (Part 1)

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Views from the Watershed

Lize Mogel

17 episodes

4 days ago

This podcast tour explores the past, present, and future of NYC’s water supply in the Catskills. It tells the story of the complicated relationship between the Catskills and NYC that is forged by water infrastructure. You'll visit 13 resonant places in the watershed and hear firsthand, intimate perspectives from local people including a historian, a dairy farmer, a former DEP commissioner, a grave restorer, and a forester on what it means to be a part of the water system. Visit walkingthewatershed.com/podcasttour/ for more info and a tour map.

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After the Storm (Part 1)

Views from the Watershed

15 minutes 31 seconds

10 months ago

After the Storm (Part 1)

In 2011 Hurricane Irene roared through the Catskills "like a fire hose going through an anthill." But yet, the Catskills persisted. The story of Hurricane Irene is one of devastation and resilience. It also illuminates the complicated relationship between human development, water infrastructure, and natural forces. This episode features Catskills journalists Lissa Harris and Tim Knight, who covered Irene. (Episode recorded in 2021)

If you're taking this tour in person, please play this episode anywhere on ⁠Main Street in Prattsville⁠. Accessibility: Downtown Prattsville is paved and wheelchair accessible. Please visit ⁠walkingthewatershed.com/podcasttour/listen.html⁠ to download a printed map, transcripts, accessibility info, and other important information.