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Ashokan Release Channel Operations

Ashokan release volume decreased to 440 MGD

January 17, 2013 admin

The Ashokan Release Channel was decreased today from 480 to approximately 440 MGD. The decrease was made at 10:20AM.

The current release channel turbidity is 9.50 ntu.

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Overview

The Esopus Creek is a watershed divided into two parts by the Ashokan Dam. The area above the dam is commonly referred to as the Ashokan Basin. Below the dam is the Lower Esopus Watershed. The Lower Esopus is generally cut off from the watershed above the dam except for reservoir releases and spillway overflow. Read more...

Stream Management Plan

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Ashokan Releases

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Ashokan Spillway

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Ulster County, New York

Purpose

Foster appreciation and stewardship of the Lower Esopus Watershed.

Municipalities

  • City of Kingston
  • Town of Hurley
  • Town of Marbletown
  • Town of Olive
  • Town of Saugerties
  • Town of Ulster
  • Town of Woodstock
  • Village of Saugerties

Advocates

  • Esopus Creek Conservancy
  • Hudson River Watershed Alliance
  • Hudson Valley Farm Hub
  • Kingston Land Trust
  • Riverkeeper
  • Saugerties Lighthouse Conservancy
  • Woodstock Land Conservancy

Legislators

  • NYS Assembly District 103 Sarahana Shrestha
  • NYS Senate District 41 Michelle Hinchey
  • US Congressional District 18 Pat Ryan
  • US Congressional District 19 Josh Riley
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