Rockland County Water Advisory Council
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Our new Conservation Campaign website is now live at https://rcklnd.us/waterhero — featuring practical steps,
community initiatives, and resources to help you make a difference by protecting our drinking
water supply and saving money on your water bill!
For Task Force updates, documents, and ongoing projects, please return to this central information page.
Adoption of new name!
The Rockland County Task Force on Water Resources Management announced that it has formally adopted a new name, Rockland County Water Advisory Council, as part of a broader effort to clarify its mission and align with recent updates to its enabling legislation. The updated legislation modernizes and clarifies the organization’s authorities, membership, and responsibilities, ensuring it can continue to serve as a stakeholder network to effectively and transparently develop and implement a sustainable long-term water supply plan for the County. Please find the signed resolution # 248 of 2026, Amending the laws of Rockland County, Chapter 178, Water Resources Management, to reform the Rockland County Water Advisory Council and rescinding resolution no. 296 of 2014.
We envision a healthy and sustainable water supply for current and future Rocklanders, for our communities, visitors, businesses, and ecosystems to thrive. Our goal is for residents and visitors to understand where Rockland’s drinking water comes from, our systems for water delivery, and how to conserve and protect our supply. Additionally, we strive for community leaders, business owners and professionals to understand the significance of Rockland’s watersheds and impacts of their decisions. The Council serves as a resource network to support source water protection, conservation, watershed health, and equitable access to drinking water.
The Council will operate under the following core values:
- Community centered planning – We bring local municipalities, county agencies, community-based organizations, academic institutions, private and public water utilities, and large water users together to foster collaboration, and unite efforts that lead to a shared voice for action.
- Data as a resource- We prioritize data driven approaches to progress our work through the support of research, studies and partnerships to fill gaps in knowledge, and strive to reference the most current data available.
- Transparency and accountability – We lead with transparency in our decision-making processes, internal workflows, and how we develop our work program goals, and we hold one another accountable to reach those shared goals.
Chairperson
Leg. Beth Davidson
DavidsoB@co.rockland.ny.us
Coordinator
Nicole V. Laible, MPAP
LaibleN@co.rockland.ny.us
Special Assistant/ Water Conservation Program Manager
VACANT
General Inquires
RocklandWater@co.rockland.ny.us
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Rockland Water Advisory Council Videos
Our monthly webinar series spotlights local case studies and national, regional, or state initiatives on various topics related to drinking water protection and water resources. Educational webinars are a powerful tool for protecting our water resources and environment allowing us to reach diverse audiences —without barriers of location or cost.
Click the link below to visit our YouTube Playlist and view recorded webinars and education videos that support our programs!