Plenty to learn in Lake Everest trip on the Ausable River By Tim Rowland Lake Everest is wilderness, cleverly disguised. Never mind that it’s in the heart of the hamlet of Wilmington. Overlook the lifeguard and the kayak concession. That … [Read more...] about A beautiful paddle hiding in plain sight
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Keene students help study Ausable River health
Groups organize education program up and down the Ausable River By Zachary Matson The fifth and sixth grade Keene Central students who waded into the Ausable River on Tuesday morning were playing the part of scientists. They were also doctors, … [Read more...] about Keene students help study Ausable River health
Ice jam floods Au Sable Forks
Town of Jay declares state of emergency By Tim Rowland Warm rains and melting snow flowed into the frozen East Branch of the Ausable River Thursday, until the ice gave way Friday morning, releasing a torrent of frigid water and blocks of ice … [Read more...] about Ice jam floods Au Sable Forks
Scientists study salmon stocking methods
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
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