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 Tunnel and Allaben Portal. Four times a year, depending on watershed conditions, the portal is opened wider, providing higher, faster water for even more exciting tubing!
Historical Release Dates
Esopus Creek 2018 Water Release Dates
Dates
June 2nd and 3rd 2018
Hi Marc,
Due to the high level of Ashokan Reservoir, the diversion through the Shandaken Portal and Esopus Creek is currently limited to avoid spilling the reservoir.
The targeted diversion from the Portal will be 350 MGD (540 cfs) effective Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon.
Combined with the natural unregulated flow, the streamflow at Coldbrook should be about 750 cfs. I understand this is less than your preferred flow, but it is the maximum available at this time.
It could be higher depending on the amount of rainfall and how much the current runoff recedes, but the weather forecast is still uncertain.
Enjoy your weekend!
Sincerely,
Brenan
Brenan Tarrier, P.E.
Esopus Creek Release Flows of 6/2 & 3, 2018
July 14th and 15th 2018
Hi Marc,
Unfortunately, the Department cannot support the requested July recreational event.
The limited cold water supply in Schoharie Reservoir has been used to supplement low streamflows in the Esopus Creek. This cold water is needed to promote aquatic habitat. A large diversion from the reservoir for recreational purposes at this time could greatly accelerate the depletion of cold water and put Esopus Creek at risk of elevated water temperatures later in the season.
I’m hopeful that conditions will improve and we will be able to support the Labor Day event.
Sincerely,
Brenan
Brenan Tarrier, P.E.
Assistant Engineer, Division of Water
September 1st through 3rd 2018
Shandaken Whitewater Weekend!!!
Oct 6th and 7th 2018
New England Slalom Series
For Further Information on Esopus Creek Recreational Water Transfers visit: www.dec.ny.gov/lands/80682.html
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 Tunnel and Allaben Portal. Four times a year, depending on watershed conditions, the portal is opened wider, providing higher, faster water for even more exciting tubing!
Historical Release Dates
Esopus Creek 2017 Water Release Dates
Dates
June 3rd and 4th 2017
July 15th and 16th 2017
- July 15th Approved
- July 16th Declined
September 2nd through 4th 2017
Shandaken Whitewater Weekend!!!
Oct 7 and 8th 2017
New England Slalom Series
For Further Information on Esopus Creek Recreational Water Transfers visit: www.dec.ny.gov/lands/80682.html
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 Tunnel and Allaben Portal. Four times a year, depending on watershed conditions, the portal is opened wider, providing higher, faster water for even more exciting tubing!
Esopus Creek 2017 Water Release Dates
Dates
June 3rd and 4th 2017
July 15th and 16th 2017
- July 15th Approved
- July 16th Declined
September 2nd through 4th 2017
Shandaken Whitewater Weekend!!!
Oct 7 and 8th 2017
New England Slalom Series
For Further Information on Esopus Creek Recreational Water Transfers visit: www.dec.ny.gov/lands/80682.html
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 Tunnel and Allaben Portal. Four times a year, depending on watershed conditions, the portal is opened wider, providing higher, faster water for even more exciting tubing!