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    • Esopus Flyover 2021
    • Reconnaissance Report
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    • Sub-basins of the Lower Esopus Watershed
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Esopus Flyover 2007

These educational videos provides a bird’s eye view of the lower Esopus from its confluence with the Hudson river in Saugerties, NY, to its beginning at the Ashokan Reservoir. Produced by the Lower Esopus Watershed Partnership in 2007.

  • Chapter 1: Saugerties
  • Chapter 2-5: Ulster
  • Chapter 6: Kingston and Ulster
  • Chapter 7-8: Hurley
  • Chapter 9: Oliver and Marbletown
  • Reconnaissance Report

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:

Open booklet (PDF)

Recreational Access Map

Esopus Creek Watershed Sites

Open Map (PDF)

Water Keeps Time

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

Upcoming Events

July 26, 2026
  • Sawkill Walking Tour #1: Exploring the Bearsville Flats (Woodstock Land Conservancy) July 26, 2026  11:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Exploring the Bearsville Flats & Woodstock Drinking Water Wells, led by stream scientist Beth Reichheld. RSVP here:  
    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mapping-the-sawkill-watershed-project-sawkill-walking-tour-1-tickets-1992395503585?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

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August 1, 2026
  • Macroinvertebrate Photography (Woodstock Land Conservancy) August 1, 2026  12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Zena Cornfield, Zena Rd, Woodstock, NY 12498, USA

    Learn about these crucial watershed protectors while documenting them in their natural habitats. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/macroinvertebrate-photography-with-frank-beres-tickets-1987406425117

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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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