The Esopus Creek Plan is divided into three volumes. Below is a description of each volume. From this description, the reader should be able to select the appropriate volume and review that volume’s table of contents to find the information needed.
Volume I: Summary of Findings and Recommendations
Volume I is a summary document for the entire plan. It includes an overview of the project history, assessment findings and recommendations. This volume is intended to allow a wide range of readers to understand the main purpose behind this effort. For more details on a particular area, readers can refer to the appropriate section of Volumes II or III.
Volume II: Community and Stream Use Characterization (draft)
Volume II provides greater detail on social, geographic and policy issues of the Esopus Creek Watershed including the following sections: History and Demographics, Education and Outreach, the NYC Water Supply System, and Angling and Recreation - which includes detailed discussions on whitewater recreation and the Catskill Mountain Railroad. Appended in Volume II is the summary of results from the Esopus Creek Landowner Survey. Readers who wish to learn more detail about any of these particular issues may refer to their section of interest.
Volume III Watershed and Stream Characterization (draft)
Volume III provides more detailed findings from the various physical assessments performed for this study. It includes a watershed description, characterization of geology, hydrology and water quality, geomorphic assessment and characterization of the Upper Esopus Creek corridor, the riparian vegetative buffer assessment, and the aquatic habitat assessments. There are numerous appendices in Volume III that provide data, maps, and additional information for many of the topics discussed therein. Readers seeking detailed technical information on assessment findings should refer to this volume.