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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
03
2019
5 Techniques To ID Aquatic Plants
AsRA's River Steward, Liz Kamb, is raising awareness about environmentally and economically harmful invasive species among residents of and visitors to the Ausable watershed. You can help her conduct visual surveys of the Ausable River by looking out for aquatic invasive species throughout the summer. Read on to learn about five key anatomical features that will help you know the characteristics to watch out for when identifying invasive plants. With many more eyes on the lookout, concerned citizens can make a big difference in the identification and eradication of new aquatic invasive plant populations.
Invasives
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Jun
28
2019
The Stream Health Pyramid
Building Blocks of Stream HealthIs geomorphology underwater topography? What is the difference between hydrology and hydraulics? And how is all of this related to healthy fish populations? We agree, the terminology of stream health can be a bit...
Restoration
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Jun
07
2019
Where does the river steward work?
She's here, she's there, she's everywhere! Get an update on Liz's plans for the summer.
Stewardship
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May
08
2019
Stream Features: Riffle to Glide
There's a pattern to be learned in the features of a stream.
Restoration
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Apr
25
2019
Adirondack Salamanders
The Ausable watershed is home to a diverse array of amphibians, including frogs, toads, and salamanders, and, though they may not be thought of as terrestrial animals, many spend most of their adult lives in the woods and waterway edges. Some utilize...
Ecology
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Mar
21
2019
Fish of the Ausable Watershed, Part II
The Ausable watershed encompasses 512 square miles, 27 High Peaks, and includes 94 miles of river channel fed by more than 70 streams. It is home to over 20,000 human residents living primarily in settlements downstream of its protected...
Ecology
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Mar
14
2019
Form + Function = Fish
Standing on the newly constructed toe wood structure in the Dream Mile on a warm September day before sunset, I watched the flow of water moving through the restored channel. Amidst the intertwining submerged roots and large boulders of the toe wood, thousands of small fish congregated, exploring the windfall of new habitat.
Restoration
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Feb
07
2019
Ice Jams - Scourge of Winter?
For some residents living along the Ausable and other Adirondack rivers, river ice raises the harrowing potential of ice jams. What causes ice jams, and how are they related to winter ice and stream health?
Restoration
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Jan
17
2019
Road Salt Mobilizes Heavy Metals into Freshwater Ecosystems and Groundwater
Road salt plays an important role in the fate of heavy metals in roadside soils and freshwater ecosystems.
Road Salt
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Jan
10
2019
Are You Drinking Road Salt?
The short answer is maybe. Last year several scientific studies released point to widespread groundwater contamination from road salt across New York State.
Road Salt
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