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

Around the Watershed — News & Events

  • Elk Bushkill Stream Restoration Construction UpdateSeptember 28, 2023
    The Elk Bushkill stream restoration project is headed toward completion with construction in full swing. In-channel work will be completed in 1-2 weeks if no major rain events interfere. After this, planting to revegetate the site will begin. The Elk Bushkill flows through Burnham Hollow […]
  • Post Flood Emergency Intervention TrainingSeptember 11, 2023
    Is your town ready to respond to the next flood? Register now for a free two-day training on Post-Flood Emergency Stream Intervention hosted by the Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program. October 11 & 12, 2023 from 8 am-4 pm at the Emerson Resort & Spa in Mt. […]
  • Stream Snorkeling Returns this Summer!August 3, 2023
    The Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program is pleased to announce the return of one of its most popular summer activities:  Stream snorkeling! Discover the underwater world of streams by joining us for a fun-filled morning of stream snorkeling in the Esopus Creek. This free program was […]
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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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