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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.

Jun
16
2022
The Value of Understanding Warming Waters
In the Ausable River watershed, 25 in-stream temperature loggers quietly log data year-round at 1-hour intervals. This network, established in 2015 and expanded in 2018, collects baseline data, tracks long term climate change, and helps scientists understand the effects of in-stream and riparian restoration.
Climate Change
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Jun
08
2022
Meet the River Steward!
For the 2022 summer, our River Steward, Vy, will be out and about along the West Branch of the Ausable River and attending farmer's markets and other events providing outreach and education about invasive aquatic plants and how to keep them out of our beloved waters!
Stewardship
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May
31
2022
Getting To Know Our Streams
Careful measurement and observation are revealing the foundational relationships that control the size and shape of stream channels in our watershed. Thanks to a grant from the Lake Champlain Basin Program, AsRA will have the opportunity to identify and study streams with stable geomorphology in an effort to inform our work on restoration projects and in the replacement of undersized culverts.
Geomorphology
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May
12
2022
Mirror Lake Spring 2022 Turnover
This spring, Mirror Lake completed turnover! The first time since 2020. Turnover, also known as mixing, is an essential natural process that occurs in most lakes in the spring and fall of each year.
Limnology
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May
05
2022
A Riparian Planting Primer: Planting a Buffer
Thick buffers of native trees, shrubs, and grasses along streambanks are essential to water quality and to the health of small brooks, lakes, and large rivers. They shade and cool surface waters, filter runoff from developed areas, and provide shelter, forage, and food for wildlife. Their root systems hold streambanks secure, preventing excess erosion. They protect groundwater and absorb flood waters.
Stewardship
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Apr
20
2022
April Showers Bring...Billions of Gallons of Water
April 2022 was off to a rainy start, but how much water fell from the sky in the early April storm? Where did it all go?
Hydrology
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Apr
14
2022
Give Invasive Species the Brush Off
Invasive species pose a threat to the Ausable River watershed and Adirondack Park as a whole. They threaten natural ecosystems, recreation, and local economies. This region is known for its beautiful landscapes and natural areas that are easily...
Invasives
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Apr
06
2022
What Is Ice Out and Why Does It Matter?
Spring is an exciting time of year, and an important one for lakes. A meaningful sign of spring in the Adirondacks is ice out on our lakes.
Limnology
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Mar
23
2022
What Can A River Do For You, Your Community, And Your Planet?
What are ecosystem services? What role does a healthy, functioning river have in the delivery of these services?
Ecology
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Mar
16
2022
What Are Durable Surfaces?
Walking on muddy trails at higher elevations can erode trails and cause trail widening by those attempting to skirt around muddy patches. To address this concern, and the added issue of trampling fragile vegetation, the second principle of Leave No Trace is “travel and camp on durable surfaces.” But what does this mean? What are durable surfaces? And how do we know what to travel and camp on?
Recreation
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