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.

Mar

2018

Be On The Lookout

As the weather warms up, keep an eye out for invasive plants growing on your property. These plants can displace native species, creating monocultures that reduce diversity and can contribute to stream bank destabilization and erosion. If you find these plants early enough, it might not be too late to do something about it.

Invasives

Mar

2018

What are chrysophytes?

Chrysophytes are a group of algae commonly found in lakes. They are sometimes referred to as golden-brown algae due to their coloration from specific photosynthetic pigments.

Ecology

Mar

2018

AsRA Makes Salt a Hit at the Science Slam

AsRA's River Steward attended the Keene Central School Super Scientific Science Slam with a demo on road salt.

Stewardship

Feb

2018

5 Places You Can Find AsRA's River Steward

Will you be out an about in the Ausable River watershed this year? Make sure to keep an eye out for River Steward Nicole at local and AsRA events and on the river!

Stewardship

Feb

2018

Undamming Rome

Plans to remove the Rome Dam will soon be complete, and work could begin as soon as next year. The deconstruction process could take three to four months, from mid-summer into fall, when water flow on the Ausable River is typically at its lowest.

Restoration

Jan

2018

Road Salt Prevents Turnover of Mirror Lake

Mirror Lake is the gem of the Village of Lake Placid and beloved by many watershed residents and visitors. Unfortunately, the lake is facing serious threats from road salt runoff entering the lake.

Road Salt

Jan

2018

Who Lives In Your Watershed?

The Ausable is home to more than 60 species of fish. Let's take a closer look at four, two minnows and two larger fish species: pearl dace, longnose dace, creek chub, and white sucker.

Ecology

Jan

2018

Living With a Stream

Running water has always captivated me. As a child I would spend hours wandering along the old creek beds near my family's home in the Catskills looking for crawfish and chasing trout fingerlings in the shallows.

Stewardship

Nov

2017

Wetland Engineer

Beavers are perhaps best known for their engineering works: dams, lodges, and canals. These works are constructed to provide access to food and protection from predators.

Ecology

Jun

2017

5 Reasons to Ride for the River

This community bike ride is a celebration of the Ausable River, the communities surrounding it, and the work we do protect this magnificent resource. Here are the top five reasons we think you should Ride for the River.

Recreation

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