Stories of the Ausable

Keep up with the work of Ausable River Association staff. Stories of the River shares information about our stewardship and monitoring work, natural stream restoration, and culvert replacement techniques by highlighting specific projects in the Ausable River watershed of northern New York. It also gives you fun facts about the plants and wildlife that life in the Ausable watershed, as well as tips for enjoying responsible, low-impact recreational opportunities.

Nov

2016

In search of the cold-loving trout

Perhaps more than any other fish in the eastern U.S., native wild brook trout capture the essence of a healthy freshwater stream.

Brook Trout

Nov

2016

These Kids Know Streams

These kids? These 7th graders from Keene Central School. They know how to measure slope.Rise / Run.They aren't daunted by a laser and a survey rod with a receiver on it. They understand how to use a benchmark to find instrument height to track survey...

Stewardship

Oct

2016

Rocky Branch Stream Repair

Tropical Storm Irene was damaging to many Ausable watershed communities and to many sections of the river. Ausable tributaries were high on the list of most devastated and were, in too many cases, the vehicle for devastation in our communities. The storm...

Restoration

Aug

2016

Restoring Stream and Fish Passage

Otis Brook tumbles down the northwest slope of Jay Mountain. This initial steep descent gives it an undulating step-pool form. Birch, maple, beech, and ash stick out from thickets of shrubs, and a carpet of ferns and grasses. Shaded and cool, the brook...

Restoration

Jul

2016

Discovering the Ausable: An Aquatic Stewardship Program

Discovering the Ausable: An Aquatic Stewardship Program is a partnership program between AsRA and Adirondack Mountain Club that teaches teens outdoor recreational skills, provides them hands on experiences with scientific methods, and inspires an ethic...

Stewardship

Mar

2016

2015 Annual Report

Our 2015 Annual Report is fresh off the presses with a new look and expanded content. You will find a preview of the report below, but make sure to view the full report to learn how your support is having a positive impact on the Ausable River...

Mar

2016

Looking Back: Riverlands Restoration 2014

AsRA restores critical brook trout habitat on the West Branch of the Ausable River.

Restoration

Feb

2016

A Look Under The Ice: Winter Lake Ecology

During the winter many aquatic organisms that live in our lakes hunker down, but a few remain active. It is the unique properties of water that allow the plants and animals that live in lakes to survive the winter.

Limnology

Jan

2016

Five Watershed-Friendly Snow Removal Tips

These five easy tips will help you be a good watershed steward while dealing with snow and ice removal.

Road Salt

Dec

2015

Brook Trout Study Identifies Top Climate Change Pressure Factor

Results from a 15-year study of factors affecting population levels of Eastern brook trout in the face of climate change show that high summer air temperatures have a large influence, in particular on the smallest fry and eggs, which are most important to wild trout abundance in streams.

Brook Trout

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