Ashokan Reservoir Public Information Session

When:

November 18, 2021: 6:00PM to 8:00PM

Where:

Frank. D. Greco Senior Center, Saugerties, 207 Market Street Saugerties, NY 12477 [ALSO ONLINE, SEE DETAILS] map

To Attend:

Register [FREE]

Please note that masks are required for any attendees who are not vaccinated. Those who are interested in the meeting but cannot attend can also view online.

New York City has closed its Catskill Aqueduct for repair work through mid-January – a change that will have major effects on the Ashokan Reservoir and the region. Specifically, the Lower Esopus Creek will experience increased releases from the Ashokan Reservoir, causing damage to the stream beds and surrounding areas. We can expect erosion to the existing shoreline and turbid water that severely affects water quality, wildlife habitat and recreation. The impacts also reach the Hudson River, a drinking water source for seven mid-Hudson communities.

Join the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP) and towns along the lower Esopus Creek to a public meeting to share information about Ashokan Reservoir, its operations during the ongoing Catskill Aqueduct shutdown, and an overview of the protocols that currently govern releases from the reservoir.