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Ausable Freshwater Center

We advance the science and stewardship of Adirondack waters💧 We’re a hub – a center for innovation in freshwater science and stewardship. Regis, and more.

The Ausable Freshwater Center (AFC) is a nonprofit organization that advances science and stewardship of Adirondack waters. Our hallmark science-based stewardship – restoring streams, protecting native habitat and aquatic species, safeguarding water quality – unlocks knowledge of how freshwater systems work and applies it to real-world challenges. We share our technical skills to help Adirondack c

ommunities, municipalities, landowners, and residents protect and restore their watersheds efficiently and for the long run. The Ausable Freshwater Center’s work is Adirondack-wide, but our home and laboratory is the Ausable watershed. Formerly the Ausable River Association, after 25 years of service to the Ausable, we’re ready to serve the communities and waters of the Boquet, Saranac, Upper Hudson, Sacandaga, Raquette, St.

09/04/2026

We're hiring!
Ausable Freshwater Center is seeking a qualified person to join our team as a part-time Finance and Administrative Associate. This individual will perform the day-to-day financial operations of the organization including bookkeeping, financial record-keeping, bill payment, invoicing, and grant-tracking. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Visit our website for the full job description and application instructions (link in bio):
https://www.ausableriver.org/sites/default/files/2026_finance_admin_assoc.pdf

09/01/2026

We're still basking in the glow of last Thursday's Shindig. Thank you for joining us!

08/29/2026

Friends! Our stewardship manager will be at the Saranac Lake Farmers' Market today with aquatic insects and all kinds of great information about our current projects. Stop by to see her under the yellow tent between 9 am and 1 pm.

08/28/2026

Thank you, thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our annual Shindig! We thoroughly enjoyed your company and genuinely appreciate your support. 💙

Henry II and Mildred A. Uihlein Foundation

08/26/2026

🥳📣AFC is proud to recognize our canine staff in honor of National Dog Day. 🐾😍
Director of Canine Services: Noura
Canine Remote Resources Team: Tipper & Shanny
Canine Field Directors: Otis & Bubba
Director of Canine Security: Aries
Canine Research Director: Arrow
Canine Community Relations: June
Canine Biscuit Administration: Junco

08/25/2026

Happening tomorrow (Wednesday, Aug 26th)! Join us for this free and informative event about septic system health, maintenance, and funding help.

Adirondack Council

08/20/2026

One week from now, you could be the winner of this gorgeous handmade quilt! 🤩
Register today to join us on Aug 27th for our annual Shindig! You'll meet the staff who power our mission to protect and restore Adirondack waters while enjoying live music from Ploughman's Lunch Band, and tasty food & beverages - including b**r provided by Ausable Brewing Company. While at the Shindig, enter our raffle to win one of the great prizes donated by High Peaks Cyclery, Origin Coffee Co., Adirondack Chocolates, and, of course, the beautiful quilt handmade by Karen Brown. 😍

With special thanks to North Woods Engineering for sponsoring this event, we invite you to register for the Shindig (link in bio): https://secure.qgiv.com/for/ausablefreshwatercentershindig/event/afcseptembershindig2025copy/

08/19/2026

Join us and other community partners to learn about septic systems - another important way we can protect the rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds we rely on and love. 💙

Adirondack Council

08/14/2026

Join us in giving a big shout-out and thank you to Ella, a Hamilton College student who joined us as a summer intern in the nursery this year. Ella has been an integral part of the Ausable Conservation Nursery team this summer, single-handedly transplanted a whopping 7,530 seedlings while also helping with many other planting jobs throughout the season. Her hard work helps make future restoration projects possible.

08/12/2026

We're very excited to have Ploughman's Lunch providing the soundtrack for this year's Shindig!

Join Ausable Freshwater Center on Thursday, August 27th, 5–8pm at Ausable Conservation Nursery in Lake Placid for an evening celebrating the work we're doing to protect and restore our region's freshwater ecosystems. Expect light fare, a cash bar, great conversation with AFC staff, and as the sun goes down, Ploughman's Lunch takes the stage to close out the night with their signature dirty folk jam sound.

Register here (link in bio): https://www.ausableriver.org/events/august-shindig

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Address

5698 NYS Route 86, PO Box 8
Wilmington, NY
12997

Telephone

+15186376859

Website

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/ausablefreshwatercenterresiliencefund/

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