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Ashokan Release Channel Operations

Release channel shutdown in response to rainfall runoff

January 13, 2024 admin

The Ashokan Release Channel was shut down at 09:00am today, January 13, 2024, with the Mount Marion stream gage reaching action stage of 18ft. The Esopus Creek is expected crest at 19.1 feet. The release channel will be reactivated once stream conditions recede below 18ft.

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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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Release Channel Volume & Turbidity

Ashokan Spillway

from National Weather Service
Ashokan Reservoir East

Reservoir Levels

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Current Reservoir Levels

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI0biL8xHyI

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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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