Esopus Creek 2008 Water Release Dates

June 7th & 8th   ~   July 12th & 13th ~   August 30th, 31st, & September 1st
 
   
October 4th & 5th

*ATTENTION*
On Wednesday July 2nd, 2008 we were notified that the July 12th & 13th Recreational Water Release has been CANCELLED.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), under the regulations of NYS Part 670, has cancelled the July 12th & 13th recreational water release “due to the lack of cold water reserve in the Schoharie Reservoir.” 

For more information, or to voice your concerns regarding the elimination of this scheduled recreational opportunity, contact:

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Attn: Dr. D. Muralidhar
Division of Water
625 Broadway, 4th Floor
Albany NY 12233-3505
(518) 457-8973
dsmurali@gw.dec.state.ny.us

The Esopus Creek is part of the New York City watershed, and is used to transfer water from the Schoharie Reservoir to the Ashokan Reservoir by way of the Shandaken Portal. Four times a year, depending on watershed conditions, the portal is opened wider, providing higher, faster water for even more exciting tubing!

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