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
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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
Flooding and high winds knock out power, close roads in the Adirondacks
By MIKE LYNCH Heavy rains have knocked out power, flooded roads and resulted in at least at least one rescue in the Adirondacks. Essex County Board of Supervisors Chair Shaun Gilliland said Friday morning that 40 roads were closed and that … [Read more...] about Flooding and high winds knock out power, close roads in the Adirondacks
‘Dream Mile’ on Ausable River gets dreamier
By BEN WESTCOTT The Ausable River Association has completed a three-year restoration project on a renowned stretch of trout water known as the “Dream Mile.” In late August the nonprofit watershed group finished three summers’ worth of recontouring … [Read more...] about ‘Dream Mile’ on Ausable River gets dreamier