By Mike Lynch Scientists are taking a new approach in their Atlantic salmon stocking efforts in the Lake Champlain watershed. This fall a crew from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service began netting salmon to collect data about their … [Read more...] about Scientists study salmon stocking methods
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Bridges of the Ausable River
By Tom French Depending on how you count, over three dozen bridges cross the Ausable River from its headwaters in the high peaks to its mouth at Lake Champlain. The first was built in 1810; the oldest, the Stone Arch Bridge in Keeseville, is … [Read more...] about Bridges of the Ausable River
Undoing industry’s impact on a river
Ausable River restoration project aims to right past wrongs By Tim Rowland Work began last week on a multi-year project to restore the East Branch of the Ausable River to its pre-industrial-era health. For the next month, big machines from … [Read more...] about Undoing industry’s impact on a river
Annual watershed cleanup hits high water mark
Around 100 people cleared out 2,000 pounds from Ausable River's banks By Tim Rowland It’s been a long winter. Fourteen months, by some gauges. So when three times the number of people than organizers were expecting showed up to help clean up … [Read more...] about Annual watershed cleanup hits high water mark
Ausable River Association resumes educational outings
By Francesca Krempa Looking for adventure on a budget? The Ausable River Association has got you covered. Starting this month, the organization will offer a series of free guided community trips, like paddling and hiking, in areas around the … [Read more...] about Ausable River Association resumes educational outings
Flooding risk greater than estimates have shown
Editor's Note: This was originally published Tuesday as the Water Line newsletter. Sign up here to follow the reporting of Water Reporter Ry Rivard and to receive other Adirondack Explorer newsletters. By Ry RivardNew national maps suggest flood … [Read more...] about Flooding risk greater than estimates have shown