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.

Jan

2021

Living a Land Ethic

How does trash end up in natural places, and what does it take to change people's backcountry ethics and behavior?

Recreation

Dec

2020

Protecting Infrastructure

AsRA responds to an emergency in the Town of Keene.

Restoration

Nov

2020

Food webs along the river continuum: Headwaters

At the Ausable River Association, our ecological studies of the river most often focus on two ecosystems: the forest, or riparian, ecosystem and the stream ecosystem. In the stream or river ecosystem, we work to understand which groupings of fish species live where and the myriad species of insects they depend upon as a primary food source.

Ecology

Nov

2020

2020 Stream Restoration Site Tour

Each year we host a stream restoration site tour for our board of directors and lead business partners and donors. This November, participants braved cool weather and a light drizzle to visit two of our completed 2020 projects and learn about what's in store for next year.

Restoration

Oct

2020

Best Fly Rod for the Ausable River

Open season for trout may have ended in New York on October 15 but catch and release stays open year-round on portions of the West Branch Ausable River. Even in the fall, anglers travel to fish the seven miles of river considered some of the best fishing in the eastern United States. Here are some tips for narrowing in on the best fly rod for the Ausable River.

Recreation

Oct

2020

A Successful Guided River Tour Season

Ausable River Association staff and expert naturalists lead a series of eight Guided River Tours this season. Funded primarily by the Lake Champlain Basin Program, the goal of the program is to educate and inspire responsible stewardship. Read more about what this year's participants learned.

Stewardship

Oct

2020

Partnerships for Freshwater Protection

Learn about the partnership between the Ausable River Association (AsRA) and Dr. Kevin Rose and his lab group from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) to deploy a new high-frequency sensor array in Mirror Lake.

Limnology

Oct

2020

Best Flies for the Ausable River

The West Branch Ausable River is one of the premier fly fishing destinations on the east coast. On opening day for fishing in the Adirondacks, you find novice and expert anglers alike walking the scenic shoreline and wading the pristine waters of the Ausable as they eagerly await their first trout of the season. To get you ready for your next fly fishing adventure, here are our picks for the best flies for the Ausable River.

Recreation

Sep

2020

A Day in the Life: American Mink

When rivers flood their banks, the water that moves into the forest and wetlands is essential to these special ecosystems. Flood waters bring nutrients, plant debris, and soil-building sediments that nourish habitats

Ecology

Aug

2020

Building a Culvert that Frees a Stream

Ever wondered what it takes to build a culvert that is flood-resilient, fish-friendly, and gives new life to a stream? The practical answer is planning, surveys, design, engineering, permitting, thoughtful construction, native materials and plants, and the engagement of stakeholders. The secret sauce, however, is in the intention....

Restoration

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