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Reading the river: Field surveys on the Ausable

By Zachary Matson

In his hands-on exploration of the Ausable River, Gary Henry uncovers strategies for effective stream restoration amid changing environments

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Ausable River Association plans new headquarters, name change

By Zachary Matson

Ausable Preserve aims to be a hub for environmental education, conservation

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Native plants are in high demand and short supply

By Zachary Matson

Restoration projects site difficulties sourcing stock they need

The confluence of the Ausable River in Au Sable Forks, with the East Branch on the left and West Branch on the right.

The place where river branches meet

By Tim Rowland

Au Sable Forks looks to manage flood risk, boost recreation

Two mountain ranges are features of the Lake Everest paddle.

A beautiful paddle hiding in plain sight

By Tim Rowland

Plenty to learn in Lake Everest trip on the Ausable River

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Keene students help study Ausable River health

By Zachary Matson

Groups organize education program up and down the Ausable River

Ausable River group bolsters federal salmon study

By Mike Lynch

Ausable River Association is assisting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife's salmon studies on the Boquet River by applying environmental DNA methods to find young salmon. 

Ausable River

Undoing industry’s impact on a river

By Tim Rowland

Ausable River restoration project aims to right past wrongs and bring the East Branch of the river back to pre-industrial conditions.

Ausable River cleanup for earth day

Annual watershed cleanup hits high water mark

By Tim Rowland

Around 100 people cleared out 2,000 pounds from Ausable River's banks this past weekend

Mirror Lake Ice Out Contest

By Mike Lynch

Ice out time is approaching. Pick the correct ice-out date on Mirror Lake in Lake Placid and you'll be entered to win some Explorer swag.

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