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Fishing G Uide
WILLIAM J. LARKIN, JR. COMMITTEES Bill Larkin of Senator Compliments SENATOR, 39TH DISTRICT CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES DEC Contact Information ASSISTANT MAJORITY LEADER FOR AND COMMISSIONS HOUSE OPERATIONS FINANCE HEALTH PLEASE RESPOND TO: THE SENATE Region 3 Headquarters: 21 South Putt Corners Road ❏ ROOM 502 CAPITOL STATE OF NEW YORK INSURANCE ALBANY, NY 12247 RULES (518) 455-2770 New Paltz, New York 12561 TRANSPORTATION ❏ 1093 LITTLE BRITAIN ROAD VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY NEW WINDSOR, NY 12553 AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (845) 567-1270 Albany, NY12247 Albany, State SenateYork New SENATE STATE NEW YORK (845) 256-3000 E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] WEB ADDRESS: LARKIN.NYSENATE.GOV Website: www.dec.ny.gov Fishing Hotline: (845) 256-3101 (Region 3) Dear Friend, It is my pleasure to provide you with the 2017-2018 Fishing Guide, a Regulations for 2017-18 Regulations Fishing Guide convenient brochure containing important information on fishing in New York State. Fishing Licenses This year’s brochure includes statewide angling regulations, special Resident Annual Fishing (16-69)* $25 county regulations and other information designed to enhance your fishing Fishing (70+)* $5 experience. 7-day (16+) $12 I trust this material will be helpful as you prepare for the upcoming 1-day (16+) $5 fishing season. With more than 7,500 lakes and ponds and 50,000 miles of Fishing (Military/Disabled)** $5 Marine Registry* $0 rivers and streams, New York State offers some of the finest fishing in the Lifetime Fishing country. (available to NYS residents only) As the 2017 season quickly approaches, anglers can look forward to Lifetime Fishing (0-69) $460 Lifetime Fishing (70+) $65 another exciting year of fishing in New York State. -
The Catskill Canister Volume 52 Number 1 January - March 2019
The Catskill Canister Volume 52 Number 1 January - March 2019 Blackhead Range from West Kill. Photo by Stash Rusin, #2829 In this issue: President's Column Trail Mix: News and Notes from the Club Winter weekend Pitch Perfect - Three Hikes Winter Hiking with Children Beyond the list - what comes after 35? 5th Annual Lighting of the Fire Tower Event Goose in the spruce Conservation Corner Trail Maintenance Update Stewardship Update Advice for the guide? Annual dinner announcement In Memoriam Hike Schedule Member lists Editor's Notes 1 Spathe and Spadix The President’s Column by Heather Rolland As I sit down to write my penultimate President’s column, the snow is piling up. I’m preparing for craft fairs, cooking, dressing the dogs in blaze orange finery, and anticipating the dreaded holiday family get-togethers. We’ve all been there, sitting around the table with Aunt Gertie and Uncle Jasper, and someone asks you about Your Hiking Thing. After all the requisite jokes about the Bataan Death March and how the only hiking Cousin Fred is doing this year is to the fridge and back to the couch… someone asks you the why question. Why do you do it? Why a list? Why in the winter? And especially why if there is no view at the top? I have said it before: the Catskill Forest Preserve is my temple and my gym. The oft repeated John Burroughs quote rings true for me: I too go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order. -
Ashokan Reservoir: Stop the Mud Fact Sheet
Ashokan Reservoir: Stop the mud Fact Sheet NYC is dumping billions of gallons of muddy water into the Lower Esopus The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is at it again, dumping millions of gallons each day of turbid water from the Ashokan Reservoir into the Lower Esopus Creek. High volume, turbid releases, such as those following the 2020 Christmas storm, have left the Lower Esopus Creek a muddy mess. These releases have such a negative impact that the Lower Esopus Creek has been placed on the New York State List of Impaired Waters for excessive silt and sediment. Why is this happening? The Esopus Creek is dammed to create the Ashokan Reservoir, one of the most important parts of New York City’s unfiltered drinking water supply, which serves over 9.5 million people in New York City and the Hudson Valley. Erosion from severe storms – which will become more common as the climate changes – causes excessive turbidity in the reservoir. One of the ways New York City manages this challenge is to dump high volumes of muddy water from the reservoir into the Lower Esopus Creek, which flows 32 miles to the Hudson River. These releases are the least expensive way for the DEP to preserve the quality of NYC drinking water. However, this “solution” only shifts the costs and consequences onto the farmers, businesses and residents along the Lower Esopus from these releases. What is the impact? The turbid water severely affects water quality, wildlife habitat, recreation, and quality of life throughout seven Ulster County communities along the Lower Esopus. -
2008 Waterfowl Count Report
New York State Waterfowl Count – 2008 January 12, 2008 Ulster County Narrative Page 1 of 8 Sixteen observers in five field parties participated in the Ulster County segment of the annual New York State Winter Waterfowl Count, recording a total of 17 species and 6,890 individuals within the county on Saturday, 12 January 2008. This represents a record high species count, exceeding last year's diversity by three species, and is just 204 individuals short of our record high total set in 2006. Field observers noted fast moving water, and essentially frozen ponds, lakes, and marshes throughout the county. Stone Ridge Pond on Mill Dam Road was the exception, and continues to contribute a large number of individuals and a few unusual species to the composite, hosting American Wigeon, Ring-necked Duck, and 1,061 individuals this year. The Hudson River, Ashokan Reservoir, lower Esopus Creek in Saugerties, and agricultural fields surrounding Wallkill prison accounted for the majority of the balance of the count. Weather conditions were quite favorable for this time of the year, especially in comparison to the rain and wide- spread fog of last year, or the sub-freezing temperatures typical of a mid-January count. A very dense fog did persist over the Hudson River early morning, requiring some minor route changes to allow for early visits to inland sites while delaying surveys of the Hudson to later in the day. Temperatures started out just below freezing, then warmed to a very comfortable mid-40's (F) by afternoon. Winds were calm for the most part, with the exception of a cold NW gale sweeping across partially frozen Ashokan Reservoir, making for very choppy waters in the lower basin and difficult viewing conditions. -
Ashokan Watershed Adventure Guide
ASHOKAN WATERSHED ADVENTURE GUIDE A Self-Guided Tour of the Ashokan Landscape for All Ages #AshokanWatershedAdventure AWSMP Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program The Ashokan Watershed Adventure is sponsored by: AWSMP Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County AWSMP Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program About the Ashokan Watershed Adventure The Ashokan Watershed Adventure is a self-guided tour of the AshokanAshokan landscape Watershed for all ages. Adventurers explore the Ashokan Reservoir watershed at theirSt rowneam Managementpace and earn Program prizes based on the number of Adventure Stops visited. From the humble headwaters of the Stony Clove Creek to the shores of the mighty Ashokan Reservoir, Adventurers will experience the landscape like never before. Adventure Stops have been thoughtfully curated by Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program (AWSMP) staff to highlight some of the most interesting and beautiful places in the watershed. Grab your friends and family or head out on your very own Ashokan Watershed Adventure! How it works Pre-adventure planning There are 11 Ashokan Watershed Adventure Stops. Visit as As with any adventure into the wild lands of the Catskill many as you can to earn a prize. Adventure stops can be Mountains, planning is a very important part of having a fun visited in any order. Each stop has a chapter in the Adventure and safe experience. Guide that includes the site name and location, geographic coordinates, directions and parking instructions, safety guide- 3Cell phone service is limited to non-existent. We lines, and an educational message to inform Adventurers recommend downloading a map of the area to your phone about the unique aspects of the site. -
2014 Aquatic Invasive Species Surveys of New York City Water Supply Reservoirs Within the Catskill/Delaware and Croton Watersheds
2014 aquatic invasive species surveys of New York City water supply reservoirs within the Catskill/Delaware and Croton Watersheds Megan Wilckens1, Holly Waterfield2 and Willard N. Harman3 INTRODUCTION The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) oversees the management and protection of the New York City water supply reservoirs, which are split between two major watershed systems, referred to as East of Hudson Watersheds (Figure 1) and Catskill/Delaware Watershed (Figure 2). The DEP is concerned about the presence of aquatic invasive species (AIS) in reservoirs because they can threaten water quality and water supply operations (intake pipes and filtration systems), degrade the aquatic ecosystem found there as well as reduce recreational opportunities for the community. Across the United States, AIS cause around $120 billion per year in environmental damages and other losses (Pimentel et al. 2005). The SUNY Oneonta Biological Field Station was contracted by DEP to conduct AIS surveys on five reservoirs; the Ashokan, Rondout, West Branch, New Croton and Kensico reservoirs. Three of these reservoirs, as well as major tributary streams to all five reservoirs, were surveyed for AIS in 2014. This report details the survey results for the Ashokan, Rondout, and West Branch reservoirs, and Esopus Creek, Rondout Creek, West Branch Croton River, East Branch Croton River and Bear Gutter Creek. The intent of each survey was to determine the presence or absence of the twenty- three AIS on the NYC DEP’s AIS priority list (Table 1). This list was created by a subcommittee of the Invasive Species Working Group based on a water supply risk assessment. -
Estimates of Natural Streamflow at Two Streamgages on the Esopus Creek, New York, Water Years 1932 to 2012
Prepared in cooperation with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection Estimates of Natural Streamflow at Two Streamgages on the Esopus Creek, New York, Water Years 1932 to 2012 Scientific Investigations Report 2015–5050 U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey Cover. The West Basin of Ashokan Reservoir at sunset. Photograph by Elizabeth Nystrom, 2013. Estimates of Natural Streamflow at Two Streamgages on the Esopus Creek, New York, Water Years 1932 to 2012 By Douglas A. Burns and Christopher L. Gazoorian Prepared in cooperation with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection Scientific Investigations Report 2015–5050 U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey U.S. Department of the Interior SALLY JEWELL, Secretary U.S. Geological Survey Suzette M. Kimball, Acting Director U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia: 2015 For more information on the USGS—the Federal source for science about the Earth, its natural and living resources, natural hazards, and the environment—visit http://www.usgs.gov or call 1–888–ASK–USGS. For an overview of USGS information products, including maps, imagery, and publications, visit http://www.usgs.gov/pubprod/. Any use of trade, firm, or product names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. Although this information product, for the most part, is in the public domain, it also may contain copyrighted materials as noted in the text. Permission to reproduce copyrighted items must be secured from the copyright owner. Suggested citation: Burns, D.A., and Gazoorian, C.L., 2015, Estimates of natural streamflow at two streamgages on the Esopus Creek, New York, water years 1932–2012: U.S. -
Hiking Calendar
President’s Message Moving Forward ow quickly man-made “structures,” David S. Marsh and Construction, and Director of Trail on which we have conditioned Maintenance. The existing position of Vice H ourselves to rely, can change. Like President of Trail Protection will assume trees in a forest after a microburst, we have responsibility for landowner relations, and watched as financial institutions and major the FLTC office will expand its corporations, flawed from mismanagement, responsibilities for data base management snapped and tumbled. A warming climate and other trail data tasks. I believe this new threatens the natural world we hold dear and organization structure will provide a more the very existence of future generations of effective Board focus on the critical task of living creatures. We are shaken to our very keeping the FLT fully operational and in roots, but out of the rubble, new growth excellent condition. We seriously need your begins to appear, and we dare to hope again. help in staffing these new positions and some These are difficult times indeed. All FLTC of the tasks that support them. You may read members and volunteers will be affected. A more about this on page 14. Please step very serious lesson has once again been forward and volunteer. The FLTC must Move learned, that greed is short sighted, our Forward! Photo by Jacqui Wensich strength is in following our fundamental The good news is that more and more people principals, and this earth, while resilient and forgiving, must be are discovering and enjoying the FLT. The bad news is that respected and protected. -
The Lookout June - July 2019
The Lookout June - July 2019 Adirondack Mountain Club — Schenectady Chapter Dedicated to the preservation, protection and enjoyment of the Forest Preserve http://www.adk-schenectady.org Adirondack Mountain Club — Schenectady Chapter Board ELECTED OFFICERS CHAIR: LOOKOUT EDITOR: Stan Stoklosa Mal Provost 518-383-3066 518-399-1565 [email protected] [email protected] VICE-CHAIR: MEMBERSHIP: VACANT Mary Zawacki 914-373-8733 SECRETARY: [email protected] Jacque McGinn 518-438-0557 NORTHVILLE PLACID TRAIL: [email protected] Mary MacDonald 518-371-1293 TREASURER: [email protected] Mike Brun 518-399-1021 OUTINGS: [email protected] Roy Keats 518-370-0399 DIRECTOR: [email protected] Roy Keats 603-953-8782 PRINTING/MAILING: [email protected] Mary MacDonald 518-371-1293 PROJECT COORDINATORS: [email protected] Jacque McGinn 518-438-0557 PUBLICITY: [email protected] Richard Wang 518-399-3108 Jason Waters [email protected] 518-369-5516 [email protected] TRAILS: Norm Kuchar VACANT 518-399-6243 [email protected] [email protected] APPOINTED MEMBERS WEB MASTER: Mary Zawacki CONSERVATION: 914-373-8733 Mal Provost [email protected] 518-399-1565 [email protected] WHITEWATER: Ralph Pascale INNINGS: 518-235-1614 Sally Dewes [email protected] 518-346-1761 [email protected] YOUNG MEMBERS GROUP: Dustin Wright 603-953-8782 [email protected] On the On Jay Mountain, -
2014 Fishing Derby Tips
2014 Fishing Derby Tips Dear Derby Participant: Most participants believe they have to catch a large trophy fish to win one of the 173 cash prizes totaling $7,560.00 in this year’s fishing derby. This is not so, in 2013, 40 of the prizes totally $1235.00 were not awarded due to no entries. I have compiled the following list of fishing tips you can use to take advantage of this situation and improve your chances to win a prize in 2014. 1. The 20 reservoirs that comprise the New York City Reservoir System offer year round fishing opportunities within minutes of area residents. In addition, there are hundreds of local streams, lakes and ponds as well as the Hudson and Delaware Rivers, and Long Island Sound, which offer excellent fishing opportunities. The Southern New York Fishing Directory is an angler’s Bible for not only the young inexperienced angler but to the older veteran fishermen looking for new places to fish. Order a copy when you register for the 2014 Derby. 2. Historically March, September, October and November offer the best opportunity to win a prize. In March fishing activity is at it’s lowest due to the poor weather conditions, unsafe ice, and the boating season is just beginning on many of the NYC reservoirs. Take advantage of good weather breaks and fish for trout near the bridges and open water areas using live bait and casting spoons. Fish the warmer water inlets for pre spawn crappies and perch. Most trout and panfish caught in March will win prizes. -
Agreement of the Parties to the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court Decree Effective June 1, 2015
Agreement of the Parties to the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court Decree Effective June 1, 2015 1. FLEXIBLE FLOW MANAGEMENT PROGRAM a. Program History b. Current Program c. Criteria for Flexible Flow Management Program Modification 2. DIVERSIONS a. New York City b. New Jersey 3. FLOW OBJECTIVES a. Montague Flow Objective b. Trenton Equivalent Flow Objective 4. RELEASES a. Conservation Releases from the City Delaware Basin Reservoirs b. Excess Release Quantity c. Interim Excess Release Quantity d. Interim Excess Release Quantity Extraordinary Needs Bank 5. DROUGHT MANAGEMENT a. Drought Watch b. Drought Warning c. Drought Emergency d. New Jersey Diversion Offset Bank e. Entry and Exit Criteria f. Balancing Adjustment 6. HABITAT PROTECTION PROGRAM a. Applicability and Management Objectives b. Controlled Releases for Habitat Protection Program 7. DISCHARGE MITIGATION PROGRAM 8. SALINITY REPULSION 9. DWARF WEDGEMUSSELS - 1 - 10. LAKE WALLENPAUPACK 11. RECREATIONAL BOATING 12. ESTUARY AND BAY ECOLOGICAL HEALTH 13. WARM WATER AND MIGRATORY FISH 14. MONITORING AND REPORTING a. Temperature b. IERQ 15. REASSESSMENT STUDY 16. PERIODIC EVALUATION AND REVISION 17. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OR MODIFICATION 18. RESERVATIONS 19. EFFECTIVE DATE 20. RENEWAL AND REVISION 21. REVERSION - 2 - An Agreement, consented to by the Parties (the State of Delaware (Del.), the State of New Jersey (N.J.), the State of New York (N.Y.), the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (Pa.), and the City of New York (NYC or City); hereafter Decree Parties) to the Amended Decree of the U.S. Supreme Court in New Jersey v. New York, 347 U.S. 995 (1954), (hereafter Decree) that succeeds for a one-year period the Flexible Flow Management Program (FFMP) that terminated on May 31, 2015, for managing diversions and releases under the Decree. -
Appendix D New York City 2018 Drinking Water Supply and Quality Report
AECOM NRG Astoria Replacement Project SPDES Permit Modification Appendix D New York City 2018 Drinking Water Supply and Quality Report 60609400 April 2020 New York City 2018 Drinking Water Supply and Quality Report Bill de Blasio Mayor Vincent Sapienza, P.E. Commissioner Tunneling through at Schoharie Reservoir OTSEGO RENSSELAER CHENANGO COUNTY SCHOHARIE COUNTY COUNTY COUNTY ALBANY Oneonta COUNTY Gilboa C D a Catskill/Delaware e t s la k w il a l r e Schoharie S Delhi h Watersheds a Reservoir n d a COLUMBIA k GREENE e COUNTY DELAWARE n COUNTY COUNTY Tu Hunter EW YORK n N s n le e i l M 5 Pepacton MASSACHUSETTS 12 iver Cannonsville Walton Reservoir R Reservoir Downsville Phoenicia Ashokan Esopus Reservoir Deposit Creek West Branch East Delaware T Delaware Kingston We st Delaware East Branch Delaware Tunnel unnel DUTCHESS COUNTY Hudson Neversink CUT Reservoir Rondout ULSTER Reservoir COUNTY Delaware Aqueduct Liberty Poughkeepsie Neversink CONNECTI Tunnel Delaware SULLIVAN s Ellenville e il COUNTY M 0 0 1 Croton C Croton a t PENNSYLVANIA s k Watershed i l l A q r u e v e River i R d Lake Boyds Corner k u Reservoir Gleneida s n le i c Middle i s t M r Branch e 5 v Reservoir 7 e PUTNAM lead Bog Brook N Lake i COUNTY G Reservoir ORANGE East Branch COUNTY Kirk Reservoir West Branch Lake g on Falls Divertin Reservoir Crot rvoir Reservoir Rese s ile Titicus M 0 Amawalk Reservoir 5 New Croton Reservoir Cross River Reservoir Reservoir Croton Water N H Muscoot NEW YORK CITY e Filtration Plant Hillview u w dson Reservoir Reservoir C WATER TUNNELS AND ro WESTCHESTER NY t City o Li NEW YORK COUNTY ne ROCKLAND n Jerome Park DISTRIBUTION AREAS Sound A Reservoir COUNTY NEW JER q R Island u CONNECTICUT i e g v n d e Hudson River Lo uc r SEY Cat/Del t Kensico New Croton Aqueduct BRONX UV Facility Reservoir all) y H Cit m fro White City Tunnel No.