Watershed Stories

Keep up with the work of Ausable Freshwater Center (AFC) staff. These stories share information about our stewardship and monitoring work, natural stream restoration, and culvert replacement techniques by highlighting specific projects in the Ausable and Boquet River watersheds of northern New York. They also give you fun facts about the plants and wildlife that live in these watersheds, as well as tips for enjoying responsible, low-impact recreational opportunities.

Mar

2016

Looking Back: Riverlands Restoration 2014

AsRA restores critical brook trout habitat on the West Branch of the Ausable River.

Restoration

Feb

2016

A Look Under the Ice: Winter Lake Ecology

During the winter many aquatic organisms that live in our lakes hunker down, but a few remain active. It is the unique properties of water that allow the plants and animals that live in lakes to survive the winter.

Limnology

Jan

2016

Five Watershed-Friendly Snow Removal Tips

These five easy tips will help you be a good watershed steward while dealing with snow and ice removal.

Road Salt

Dec

2015

Brook Trout Study Identifies Top Climate Change Pressure Factor

Results from a 15-year study of factors affecting population levels of Eastern brook trout in the face of climate change show that high summer air temperatures have a large influence, in particular on the smallest fry and eggs, which are most important to wild trout abundance in streams.

Brook Trout

Oct

2015

Safe Passage

This summer the Ausable River Association (AsRA) led the installation of a model culvert in the Town of Wilmington. The old culvert on this beautiful small brook trout stream was an undersized 30-inch pipe that caused regular flooding of the residential...

Restoration

Sep

2015

Three Great Fall Hikes

The Ausable River watershed is one of the most beautiful locations in the country for viewing fall foliage, especially if your goal is to get off the road and into the woods. These three hikes offer outstanding views of the Adirondack High Peaks and, timed right, will immerse you in fall forest colors.

Recreation

May

2015

Wader Wash Stations