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State-funded studies to offer blueprint to reduce flood risk

By Zachary Matson

Flood studies underway on Ausable, Boquet rivers will recommend ways to reduce flooding on Adirondack rivers

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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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Ausable’s West Branch: A fishing paradise with unmatched scenery

By Tim Rowland

Uncover scenic hiking trails leading to secluded fishing spots in Wilmington

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In Keene, a new park serves as reminder of past flooding

By Tim Rowland

Parcel along the Ausable River gets new life as community gathering space

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

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Ice jam floods Au Sable Forks

By Tim Rowland

Town of Jay declared a state of emergency in the aftermath of an ice jam that caused the Ausable River to flood the community.

Scientists study salmon stocking methods

By Mike Lynch

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is using a genetic tracing program to study salmon in the Lake Champlain watershed.

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Bridges of the Ausable River

By Tom French

Representing two centuries of engineering history, sixteen of the Ausable River's bridges are listed on the National Register of Historic Places

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