Stream Explorers Youth Adventure Day

Stream Explorers Youth Adventure Day — a great success!

On Saturday, April 14, over 25 kids gathered at the Ashokan Center in Olivebridge to participate in a fun-filled day of hands-on science-based stream activities. Led by Watershed Youth Educator Matt Savatgy, the group delved into stream ecosystems, explored the dynamics of a stream, examined the fish, insects and other inhabitants of streams, hiked to a majestic waterfall in the Esopus Gorge and learned about protecting our water resources.

Rainbow Trout Study Concludes

Researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, and the firm EcoLogic concluded a study looking for one potential cause of recent Rainbow Trout population declines in the Ashokan Watershed. The study was launched when the number of Rainbow Trout in the upper Esopus Creek, a major tributary draining into the […]

Floodplain Manager Trainings Start in January

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County (CCEUC) and the Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program will host a series of trainings early next year to prepare local officials to take the Certified Floodplain Managers (CFM) examination. CCEUC Resource Educator, Brent Gotsch, who is a Certified Floodplain Manager, will be leading the trainings. Code Enforcement Officers and […]

Stream Explorers Youth Adventure Day