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Watershed Stories

Keep up with the work of Ausable River Association staff. These stories share information about our stewardship and monitoring work, natural stream restoration, and culvert replacement techniques by highlighting specific projects in the Ausable and Boquet River watersheds of northern New York. They also give you fun facts about the plants and wildlife that live in these watersheds, as well as tips for enjoying responsible, low-impact recreational opportunities.

Jul
23
2024
Birding along the Ausable River
Our River Steward, Meghan, has been out and about the Ausable collecting anger user data, maintaining wader wash stations, and keeping an eye out for invasive species. In her downtime, she's been able to enjoy the wonderful sights and sounds of the watershed, including birding. Check out her most recent blog to learn more about her birding adventures and how you can get out and enjoy the many birds of the Ausable!
Recreation
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Jul
19
2024
Celebrate Lakes Appreciation Month!
July is Lakes Appreciation Month. This national initiative to appreciate and protect lakes was started in 1998 by the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) and is supported by the US EPA. Lake Colden, located in the High Peaks Wilderness...
Limnology
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Jul
10
2024
What’s happening at the Ausable Conservation Nursery this season?
Read our most recent blog to see whats been going on at the nursery!
Restoration
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Jun
14
2024
Under the Microscope
Do they look like willow leaves or maple leaves? Does it have two tails or three tails? What shape are the gills? Are there branching gills on abdomen segment six?
Ecology
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May
06
2024
Stream Restoration on Private Land
Private landowners living near or owning property along a river or stream in the Ausable and neighboring watersheds often reach out to us about eroding banks, flooding, and other streamside concerns. These inquiries inspired us to provide some general background information about the process we follow in our ongoing efforts to assess and restore streams that often suffer from the combined effects of historical land use (e.g., clear cut logging in the 19th and 20th centuries, public and private roadways, private dam failures, etc.) and the increase in extreme storms due to our changing climate. The short answer is that there are no quick and easy fixes. The process takes time and can be expensive, depending on the extent of the degradation and the size of the river or stream. Knowing this at the outset can help landowners understand that, although there are options available to address these common problems, restoring the self-sustaining function of a stream is complicated.
Restoration
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May
02
2024
Spring Cleanup: Stream Steward Edition
With warm temperatures arriving, birds singing, and leaves starting to pop, it is tempting to get outside and clean up your yard and gardens. And while your property may not look quite as neat as you'd like it, a 'messy' yard can be beneficial both to...
Stewardship
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Apr
16
2024
AsRA from the Eyes of the 2023 Intern
Remember Matthew, our 2023 Colgate University Upstate Summer Field School fellow? He's back on campus and has been keeping busy finishing his final semester. During his time with us, Matthew got to travel with us from field to forest to lake, and dug into some water quality data for his final project. Read the blog he recently wrote by clicking the link below.
Stewardship
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Apr
16
2024
Why Wood is Good for Streams
Wood is essential to the health, structure, and biodiversity of streams in our region.
Restoration
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Apr
03
2024
From Seeds to Streams- AsRA Launches Ausable Conservation Nursery
A view of the Uihlein Foundation’s greenhouse and future site of the ACN high tunnel.The Ausable River Association is excited to announce the launch of its newest program, the Ausable Conservation Nursery. Located on land owned by the Henry Uihlein...
Restoration
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Mar
18
2024
A Walk Around Mirror Lake
One of my favorite walks when I want to get outside but not into the woods is the 2.5-mile loop around Mirror Lake. The path is paved and well maintained, making it a great option for poor weather days and mud season. I've walked this loop dozens of...
Limnology
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