Orange County Land Trust and its municipal and nonprofit partners announced on Dec. 18 the preservation of 565 acres of undeveloped land surrounding Boehmler Pond in Deerpark.
The land is part of an expansive watershed that provides drinking water for thousands of residents in Port Jervis. In addition to the tributaries that flow through the area and feed the city’s main reservoirs, Boehmler Pond serves as the city’s backup water source.
