Stories of the Ausable
Berried in Trouble: The Autumn Olive Invasion
Walking along a stream, roadside, or the edge of a field on a breezy day, you may catch flashes of silver in the greenery. Take a closer look. You might have found a pocket of autumn olive – a beautiful, but invasive shrub with an interesting story.
Best Practices in Catch-and-Release Angling, Part 1
As the River Steward at the Ausable Freshwater Center, I talk with many anglers on the Ausable River. When talking about their fishing experiences, anglers will often describe shaded streams, quiet breezy mornings with the birds, and exciting trips...
Fieldwork spotlight: Minnow Trap Surveys
On a recent Wednesday, the sun-sparkled surface of the East Branch Ausable River was broken by some of our staff as they waded into shady pools with a hiking stick and several minnow traps in tow.
