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Consent order made public

October 8, 2013 admin

The Final Consent Order regarding turbid releases into lower Esopus Creek is now available to the public on the NYSDEC website. Information and Consent Order as PDF available at http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/79771.html

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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

The Lower Esopus Stream Management Plan (SMP) identifies a set of actionable, community-driven projects that aim to promote long-term, sustainable management for a healthier, more resilient watershed.

Access the Plan:
https://loweresopussmp...

Ashokan Reservoir Information

  • Release Channel Volume & Turbidity: http://www.nyc.gov...
  • Ashokan Reservoir East info from National Weather Service
  • Current Reservoir Levels: www.nyc.gov/dep

Watershed booklet

"A Journey through Lower Esopus Creek" booklet about the history and ecology of the watershed:

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Recreational Access Map

Esopus Creek Watershed Sites

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Water Keeps Time

The history and community of Saugerties, New York, interpreted through its relationship to the Esopus Creek and Hudson River.

Upcoming Events

August 30, 2026
  • Sawkill Walking Tour #2: Exploring the Comeau Property (Woodstock Land Conservancy) August 30, 2026  11:00 am - 1:00 pm The Comeau Property, 95 Comeau Drive, Woodstock, NY 12498, USA
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September 12, 2026
  • Citizen Science Microbial Cultivation Workshop (Woodstock Land Conservancy) September 12, 2026  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 6 Sgt Richard Quinn Dr, Woodstock, NY 12498, USA
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September 13, 2026
  • The Many Voices of the Sawkill (Woodstock Land Conservancy) September 13, 2026  11:30 am - 1:00 pm 45 Comeau Drive, Woodstock, NY 12498, USA

    As part of the Mapping the Sawkill series, tune into the many voices of the Sawkill River through an immersive field recording workshop led by Filipinx interdisciplinary sound artist and nature recordist Zaneta. There is a maximum 40 participants for this event - RSVP here: Reserve your spot on Eventbrite

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September 16, 2026
  • Forest Sanctuary Stewardship Party (Kingston Land Trust) September 16, 2026  5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 71 Gross St, Kingston, NY 12401, USA

    https://kingstonlandtrust.org/events/klt-hudson-valley-bee-habitat-pollinatorforest-sanctuary-stewardship-party

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September 17, 2026
  • Community Mapping Session (Woodstock Land Conservancy) September 17, 2026  4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 74 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, NY 12498, USA
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September 19, 2026
  • Esopus Creek Day: Downstream September 19, 2026  10:00 am - 12:00 pm 43 S Partition St, Saugerties, NY 12477, USA

    Join the Lower Esopus Creek Advisory Council at the Saugerties Village Beach to kick off "Esopus Day," a celebration of efforts to protect, study, and enjoy the Esopus. Learn more about historic and ongoing water quality monitoring of the creek and join a guided kayak excursion led by the Esopus Creek Conservancy, with kayaks provided by I Paddle NY. The celebration will continue upstream at Marbletown Park for an afternoon session.

    https://www.hudsonrivervalleyramble.com/ramble/events/ev-detail/morning-esopus-creek-day-downstream-discovery-in-saugerties

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  • Esopus Creek Day: Upstream September 19, 2026  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Marbletown Town Park, 350 Tongore Rd, Kingston, NY 12401, USA

    Join the Lower Esopus Creek Advisory Council for the afternoon session of "Esopus Day", a full day of creekside learning and outdoor fun on the Esopus! Meet under the Marbletown Park pavilion as Kristi MacDonald of Hudsonia shares her team’s work to protect environmental health, habitat, and water quality along the Lower Esopus, plus you'll have a chance to check out some creek critters (AKA benthic macroinvertebrates)! Get the latest updates from local municipalities on the projects shaping the creek’s future, then enjoy optional water sampling activities and explore the park’s riparian environment.

    https://www.hudsonrivervalleyramble.com/ramble/events/ev-detail/esopus-creek-day-upstream-water-quality-quest-in-marbletown

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September 23, 2026
  • AquaBlitz 2026 @ Kingston Point Park (Scenic Hudson) September 23, 2026  3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Kingston Point Park, Delaware Ave, Kingston, NY 12401, USA

    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aquablitz-2026-kingston-kingston-point-park-tickets-1995935474734

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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

Stewards

  • Esopus Creek Conservancy
  • Hudson River Watershed Alliance
  • Kingston Land Trust
  • Riverkeeper
  • 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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