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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.

Sep
19
2023
Work Continues at Project Area 2 in Upper Jay
After some early delays due to rain and subsequent high water in the river, we have made considerable progress on Project Area 2 (PA2) in Upper Jay.
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Sep
19
2023
Japanese Barberry and Bush Honeysuckles: A Link to Ticks and Best Management Practices
If you read our recent blog about barberries and honeysuckles, you are probably familiar with the concept of native and invasive species. Native species are those that are historically found in a given space or have moved there naturally without human...
Invasives
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Sep
13
2023
When the River is the School
Over the past year, Ausable River Association staff have partnered with Lake Champlain Sea Grant (LCSG), the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum (LCMM), and the Adirondack Watershed Institute (AWI) to bring watershed education programs to 5th and 6th graders...
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Sep
05
2023
What is a Buffer? DIY Stream Stewardship
One of the biggest influences on the health of a stream or river is the vegetation on its banks. The strip of vegetation along a waterbody is called a riparian (meaning streamside) buffer. Buffers play numerous important roles for the river, wildlife,...
Stewardship
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Aug
30
2023
Japanese Barberry and Bush Honeysuckles: Invasive Threats to Adirondack Biodiversity
The Adirondacks are an incredibly biodiverse and rich patch of nature in the United States. At 6 million acres, it is the largest protected forest in the state of New York and the whole country (apa.ny.gov). Many people, from state agencies to non-...
Invasives
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Aug
16
2023
Connecting with the Ausable
As a GIS & Science Communications Fellow with the Ausable River Association (AsRA) and Lake Champlain Sea Grant, one of the best parts of my position is getting people outside to connect with the Ausable River and the Lake Champlain basin.Since 2019...
Recreation
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Jul
26
2023
What’s up with the River Steward?
Each year, the Ausable River Association (AsRA) hires a river steward to help care for the river and its watershed. So, where can you find the river steward, Krista, this summer?
Stewardship
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May
31
2023
East Branch Restoration Program Continues with Project Area 2 in Upper Jay
This summer, the Ausable River Association (AsRA) will undertake the second phase of construction in its East Branch Restoration Program with Project Area 2 in Upper Jay. This comprehensive program, developed in 2019 with funding from the Governor’s Office for Storm Recovery (now the Office of Resilient Homes and Communities), identifies 13 sites in the Town of Jay in need of restoration. Completing these river restoration projects will improve flood resilience, protect communities and infrastructure, and restore habitat for the food web that supports our native brook trout.
Restoration
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May
08
2023
My First Year as a Fellow
Learn about our GIS & Science Communications fellow's first year with AsRA and LCSG.
Stewardship
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Apr
18
2023
A Puddle Teeming with Life
On a rainy spring night, have you ever noticed a lot of frogs or salamanders on the road and wondered why they are there? These amphibians aren't just out enjoying the night. They are looking for somewhere to mate. While some amphibians stay in or close to water, others spend the majority of their time in forests, but they still need waterbodies for breeding. When spring comes, many make the journey to streams, ponds, and adjacent wetlands, while others venture to more isolated vernal pools to mate. Vernal pools may be small and dry out during the year, but their ecosystems are complex.
Ecology
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