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
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
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.
Panther Creek Community Group
If you are a resident or landowner along Panther Creek, or someone with a strong interest in this project - we have set up a community group specific to this project to continue conversations outside of our convenings and workshops. Please let us know if you would like to be part of this community group by emailing us at info@waterfallcenter.org
No Groups at the Moment
Once a group is created, it will appear here.