PANTHER CREEK-SHED PROJECT
Panther Creek flows through a mosaic of forests, farms, hill towns and hamlets before it joins the Schoharie River. But a creek is more than water that flows. It’s a thread that weaves together land, water, and people. The Panther Creek-shed isn’t just a place on the map—it’s a living, breathing system, shaped by those who inhabit it and care for it.
We invite you to explore this creek-shed as a shared landscape. Where actions on the land ripple through the entire system. From hill tops, to woodlots, through back road culverts, flowing through farms and yards; past our homes and through our town; every part of this place matters. Restoration starts by listening to the land, working across fence lines, and reconnecting with natural patterns and each other.
Land-Based, Community-Driven Action
Community Stakeholders
Opportunities For Involvement
Goals
Local landowners, farmers, and forest users are essential to long term restoration.
• Forest stewardship and invasive species control
• Agroforestry, regenerative farming, and soil-building
• Trail maintenance and access management
• Mapping & Data Collection
• Building a place-based shared vision rooted in community participation, love and care
• Identify areas of concern along Panther Creek: erosion, Ash tree mortality, wild fire risks
• Identify funding sources for mitigation & remediation
• Coordinate landowners and community stakeholders with municipal agencies for remediation & mitigation strategies
• Educate Panther Creek community on data collection methods and reporting
• Document process & findings to utilize project as a model for other creeksheds & tributaries to Schoharie Creek
Resources
The Panther Creek-shed: A Living Landscape in Transition
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On May 18, 2025, invasive species, forestry expert and Panther Creek resident Nate Hudson gave a community presentation on issues facing Panther Creek as well as mitigation strategies. Feel free to browse the document that he presented at this meeting.
Panther Creek Watershed: Summary Report of Key Issues & Community Solutions
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This 2-page summary breaks down key issues that were discussed during our May 18th community convening and listening session - including both main points from Nate Hudson's presentation as well as community questions and feedback.