A coordinated approach to the protection and management of streams within the Ashokan Reservoir Watershed
Around the Watershed — News & Events
- Clean Water Act turns 50!Fifty years ago yesterday (10/18/1972), the Clean Water Act (CWA) became U.S. law. This monumental piece of legislation aimed to restore and maintain the “chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the Nation’s waters.” Three years earlier in 1969, the Cuyahoga River in Ohio, one of […]
- Deconstruct rock dams so brook trout can migrate and spawn!Brook trout are on the move so it’s time to deconstruct the rock dams that were built this summer! Between September and October, brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) seek out suitable spawning habitat. On their migration they encounter numerous potential barriers: dams, perched culverts, and even […]
- Grant Funding Now AvailableThe AWSMP announces grant funding now available for stream projects in the Ashokan Reservoir watershed. Apply by October 12.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.