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Ashokan Watershed Month 2019

Join AWSMP in celebrating Ashokan Watershed Month this September!

Watercolor of stream

Paint a stream scene using water colors and learn about stream features on September 4

Ashokan Reservoir Fountain

Learn about how NYC DEP operates Ashokan Reservoir infrastructure on September 9

Rail Explorers Catskills Division

Pedal on a rail car and learn about the Esopus Creek on September 12

Canoe/Kayaking

Paddle at Ken Wilson Campground and learn about stream ecology on September 14

Little One and the Water image

Attend a book signing of an AWSMP funded environmental children's book on September 14

Paleocliamte

Learn about the past climate of Earth and what the future climate might be on September 18

Fly Tying

Learn about fish and fly fishing on September 20

Rail Trail

Take a wetlands walk near the Ashokan Rail Trail on September 20

Riparian Planting

Help plant a riparian buffer on September 28

Ashokan Watershed Adventure logo

Take a self-guided Ashokan Watershed Adventure throughout the month!

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Ashokan Watershed Month

  • Sunday, September 1, 2019, 9:00 AM - Saturday, September 28@ 5:00 PM

The Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program (AWSMP) has declared that September 2019 is Ashokan Watershed Month! Help us celebrate the unique characteristics that make the Ashokan watershed so special for those who live and visit here.

During September, AWSMP and its watershed partners are offering a series of events that are educational and fun for the entire family: 

  • Take a self-guided “Ashokan Watershed Adventure” to important stream sites from the top to bottom of the watershed and win a patch and other prizes.
  • For artsy types, attend a plein air painting workshop and learn about the stream features that you’ll be painting.
  • If you want to get outside, take a guided paddle at Kenneth Wilson Campground, explore the Esopus Creek on a Rail Explorers rail car, or learn about fly fishing and the Esopus Creek fishery.
  • There will also be a series of talks and interpreted walks on the topics of Ashokan Reservoir operations, watershed wetlands, and paleoclimate.
  • We’ll wrap up the month with a volunteer riparian planting project near one of our stream restoration projects followed by a closing party and social hour.

Most of these events are free and family friendly, but registration may be required. To learn more about specific events and to register visit ashokanstreams.org. We look forward to celebrating Ashokan Watershed Month with you!

The Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program is a collaboration between Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, Ulster County Soil and Water Conservation District, and NYC Department of Environmental Protection. Watershed residents can call the office with stream-related questions at (845) 688-3047 or stop by in Shokan, NY. Visit ashokanstreams.org for more information.

For information about Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s community programs and events go to http://ulster.cce.cornell.edu/. Stay connected to CCEUC-friend us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact the program office at 845-340-3990 if you have any special needs.

Fee

Almost all events are free. See individual events on AWSMP webpage for details.

Learn More

http://ashokanstreams.org/conferences-training/watershed-month/

Last updated August 20, 2019