A coordinated approach to the protection and management of streams within the Ashokan Reservoir Watershed
Around the Watershed — News & Events
- New stream guide aims to help with Mid-Hudson Valley flood preparationsThe Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program (AWSMP) has released a new Flood Emergency Preparedness Guide to help residents better understand flood risks and take steps to protect themselves, their property and their communities. Flooding is the most common natural disaster in New York state and… Read more: New stream guide aims to help with Mid-Hudson Valley flood preparations
- Chichester Local Flood AnalysisThe Town of Shandaken is undertaking a Local Flood Analysis (LFA) for the hamlet of Chichester. The initiative is led by the Chichester Flood Advisory Committee (ChiFAC). This committee was formed to create a comprehensive plan to mitigate flood risks in the area, similar to… Read more: Chichester Local Flood Analysis
- Stream and Floodplain Training Scholarships Now AvailableThe Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program is providing a limited number of scholarships to stream and floodplain managers in the Ashokan Reservoir watershed to attend stream and floodplain management training courses in 2026. AWSMP scholarships are available for attendance at the following programs: 2026 New York… Read more: Stream and Floodplain Training Scholarships Now Available
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.