Areas of Focus
Around the Watershed
Municipal Officials’ Day, Wednesday, October 20
Municipal officials from the towns of Shandaken, Olive, Woodstock, Hurley, Lexington and Hunter are invited to attend a 2‑hour educational event in Phoenicia on Wednesday, October 20 from 3:00–5:00 pm. The topic will be managing sediment in streams to reduce flooding and erosion. We’ll learn more about how streams transport sediment and how to manage […]
Family Fun and Fish Day Returns September 18th
Fishing with the family is a great way to connect with each other and experience the great outdoors! After being on hiatus last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we’re proud to say that we’re bringing this popular and family-friendly event back this year, albeit in a smaller and more socially-distanced way. The Ashokan Watershed […]
Now Hiring for the AWSMP Office
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County is seeking an Administrative Assistant II to work with the Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program (AWSMP) to provide general administrative support and oversee maintenance of the stream program office in Shokan, NY. A set work schedule will be established for regular days worked with some flexibility. Occasional evening, weekend, […]
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
