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A coordinated approach to the protection and management of streams within the Ashokan Reservoir Watershed

Around the Watershed — News & Events

  • Stream Explorers Youth Adventure April 26 at the Ashokan CenterMarch 31, 2025
    This year’s one-day ‘Stream Explorers’ outdoor youth adventure will be held Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Ashokan Center. Register through April 15 or until all spots are filled. Do not delay, registration fills quickly! Download the registration brochure for more event information and register […]
  • Free Floodplain Administrator Basic Training April 8-9 in ArkvilleMarch 31, 2025
    Calling all local Floodplain Administrators in the Catskills portion of the NYC Watershed – you can attend a free two-day training “bootcamp” on floodplain administration and receive 12 Code Enforcement and CFM Credits. The training is April 8-9 from 8:30 – 4:30 at the Catskill […]
  • New Podcast Shares Stream Educator’s InsightsMarch 17, 2025
    The AWSMP has released a new recorded interview with former Stream Education Leader Tim Koch who provides perspective on a career in environmental science and education that may be insightful to high school and college students interested in environmental careers.  The 25-minute video podcast posted on […]
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The Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program is a collaborative effort of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, New York City Department of Environmental Protection, and Ulster County Soil and Water Conservation District. The program promotes a coordinated approach to stream protection and management within the Ashokan Reservoir watershed.

Our Areas of Focus


Assistance to Streamside Landowners

Streamside residents and landowners are stream managers! The Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program (AWSMP) offers help to streamside landowners with assessing stream issues and installing…

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Enhancing and Protecting Water Quality

The quality of the water in our watershed is vital to the 9 million New York State residents who depend on it for consumption, and…

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Floodplain Management

Floods are a fact of life in the Ashokan Watershed. Most recently in 2011, the massive damage caused by Tropical Storms Irene and Lee made…

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Streamside Infrastructure

Anyone visiting the Ashokan Watershed may notice the number of roads crossing the streams. If not properly sized and placed, roads, bridges and culverts can…

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Increasing Public Access to Streams

Recognizing the importance that streams play in the quality of life for watershed residents and visitors alike, the Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program (AWSMP) works…

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Improving Aquatic and Riparian Habitat

Aquatic habitat refers to areas of the stream corridor regularly covered by flowing water. Aquatic habitats are where plants and animals adapted to living in…

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Man and child planting riparian vegetation

Get Involved — Volunteer!

The Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program (AWSMP) thrives on the work and dedication of our volunteers. There are multiple ways for you to get involved in AWSMP programming and help us achieve our mission.

Committees and Working Groups

AWSMP has a number of different committees and working groups. All of the members who are involved in these groups volunteer their time and expertise to help AWSMP accomplish our mission and our program objectives. Please visit Working Groups and Committees to learn more and contact us if you would like to be involved.

These groups also help to develop volunteer activities. These events are publicized on our Facebook page and our News & Events listings.

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Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program

PO Box 667
3130 State Route 28
Shokan, NY 12481
845 688 3047
845 688 3130 (fax)

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