Areas of Focus
Around the Watershed
Ashokan Quarry Trail Fall Foliage Watershed Walk, October 3rd
Join the Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program (AWSMP) for a watershed walk along the Ashokan Quarry Trail in Olivebridge, NY. This exciting program is open to anyone, but is designed for youth and families. Participants under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County educators […]
Watershed Animal Spotlight: Bald Eagle
Catching a glimpse of a bald eagle soaring through the air can be incredibly exciting. This experience is becoming increasingly common here in the Ashokan Watershed. The reservoir and its surrounding forests and streams provide ideal habitat for these large birds of prey. Your best chances of spotting an eagle locally are while […]
Love Your Stream Video and Art Project
We all love our streams in the Ashokan Watershed! To show appreciation for our watershed’s streams, families or individuals are invited to submit a short video, photographs or artwork depicting an activity by or on a local stream. This could include fishing, boating/tubing, painting, bird watching or just about any activity on or near […]
About Us
The Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program is a collaborative effort of New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County and Ulster County Soil and Water Conservation District. The program promotes a coordinated approach to stream protection and management within the Ashokan Reservoir watershed. …read more
