Steep terrain and rugged, fast-moving streams are typical of the Ashokan Watershed environment
This committee works to improve and enhance public access to stream resources and stream-based recreational opportunities. It typically meets on a quarterly basis and is open to any individual.
Recent agendas and meeting minutes for the committee are below.
Project areas for the committee include:
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 winter edition of the Esopus Creek News is now available online and for the first time, is accessible for readers with a print impairment. The AWSMP worked with Stephanie Blackman Design in Chichester, NY to make our newsletter more accessible. If you experience any issues reading the newsletter, please let us know. We are […]
Recently, Premium Energy Holdings has proposed plans to construct a pumped storage hydroelectric generating station near the Ashokan Reservoir. Two info sessions on this topic have been scheduled for next week. One session will be hosted by the Phoenicia Library on Tuesday, March 16 starting at 7:00 p.m. and other will be hosted by the […]
