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Winter Scenes Inspire on a Day of Service
On January 21, 2019 members of the town of Washington hosted a town wide “Washington Gives” event to commemorate the life and work of Dr. …
Riffle Bioassessment by Volunteers (RBV) Program
Macroinvertebrates are great indicators of water quality. Certain species are very tolerant of degraded water while others like many stoneflies and some mayflies have a …
BUGS of the SHEPAUG RIVER
Born and raised a fisherman, the progression of my year is closely tied to insect hatches. Trout is the quarry of choice and so I …
WILD HONEYBEES above the TUNNEL
July 8, 2016 The buzz of bees catches my attention while on the trail above the Tunnel in Steep Rock. I give a quick look …
Story Walk
Macricostas Preserve has a StoryWalk! This community collaboration between Steep Rock Association, Gunn Memorial Library, and Washington Supply offers a fun and educational outdoor activity for …
WINTER divulges a PAPERY PRIZE
A few stubborn oaks still cling to brown leaves, but for the most part, trees are rid of foliage, giving forests a different look and …
Scientific Study
Within our Strategic Plan 2020, a key stewardship priority is to manage our lands for biodiversity. In order to accomplish this, Steep Rock Association (SRA) …
BUILDING BOARDWALK
It all starts with a plan and permit when wetlands are concerned, but the latest stewardship project at Macricostas Preserve simply involved maintenance on a …
Spring 2016 Water Bar Maintenance
Many water bars have been installed on Steep Rock trails to divert water and prevent erosion. These bars fill with sand, leaves, sticks, and other …
