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ash creek conservation association: The Ash Creek Tidal Estuary - Natural Beauty in Black Rock Connecticut - 12/27/12 12:12 AM

Most estuaries have been developed, especially in urban areas across the United States because, as we know, waterfront property is valuable. There are very few remaining tidal estuaries in urban areas, but Ash Creek is one of them. It's importance needs to be understood in order that we preserve and protect it for ourselves and future generations. The Ash Creek tidal estuary borders Fairfield and Bridgeport
Did you know that over 250 different species of migratory shorebirds have been sighted in Fairfield, Connecticut according to Milan Bull, Senior Scientist at Connecticut Audubon? It is an important stopover area for migratory shorebirds, some of whom travel … (8 comments)

ash creek conservation association: Grants Fund First Ecological Master Plan for Ash Creek Tidal Estuary - 08/12/12 07:01 AM

GRANTS FUND FIRST ECOLOGICAL MASTER PLAN FOR ASH CREEK TIDAL ESTUARY
Fairfield County Community Foundation Donates $5,000; Watershed Assistance Small Grants Program Donates $5,000; and Ecological Consultants Offer In-Kind Donations for Ash Creek Conservation Association Project
At the border of one of America’s most iconic post-industrial cities an amazing natural phenomenon can be found – a vibrant, ecologically sound tidal estuary teeming with shorebirds, finfish, shellfish, and aquatic plants. Inner city children can walk or bike to see herons, egrets, and osprey, residents can kayak, canoe, or walk along the sidewalks that line its shores, and bird watchers come from many … (2 comments)

ash creek conservation association: What is Your Passion Outside of Real Estate? - 03/31/12 11:10 AM

During the Spring market I sometimes feel like there is nothing else but real estate. However, I also co-founded and run a small grassroots environmental organization and we are in the process of trying to obtain a major grant that will kick our 8 year organization up a notch in the environment protection playing field. I work on the grant and work on real estate, which makes for long days, as if our Spring market doesn't create long days anyways.
It made me wonder what other Active Rainers do above and beyond the normal tasks of living. We all have to … (9 comments)

ash creek conservation association: Why Ash Creek Matters - ACCA's Fall Event - 09/20/11 05:03 AM

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ash creek conservation association: Ash Creek Conservation Association Spring Clean Up on April 9, 2011 - 03/22/11 12:11 PM

We will be conducting our annual Spring Ash Creek clean up at 9 AM on Saturday, April 9, which is low tide. We'll meet at the driveway at 19 Eames Boulevard in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport. Please wear a long sleeved shirt, long pants, and gloves because of the poison ivy along the banks of Ash Creek. Thank you to Roger Ludwig, Peggy Ianniello, and Martha Turner for organizing this event. Thanks also to Save the Sound for organizing and promoting these clean ups along the shoreline and providing clean up supplies.
Originally posted at www.ashcreekassoc.org

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ash creek conservation association: Ash Creek Conservation Association Launches Website with Blog - 03/18/11 03:21 AM

The Ash Creek Conservation Association, Inc., a 501 (c) 3 environmentally-focused non-profit organization has launched a new website that incorporates a blog. In order to keep costs down, the blog is Drupal-based blog (open source code) and the hosting has been donated by Gail Robinson, REALTOR, who also hosts the Black Rock Community Blog.
Gail Robinson is the #1 real estate agent in Black Rock and most of her real estate practice focuses on Black Rock. She is the co-founder and President of the Ash Creek Conservation Association and has been active in protecting the Ash Creek tidal estuary for … (5 comments)

ash creek conservation association: Update on Ash Creek Tidal Estuary Conservation Efforts - 02/24/11 04:45 AM

Conservation Efforts In Ash Creek View more presentations from Ash Creek Conservation Assoc For more information visit www.blackrockonline.org

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ash creek conservation association: Ash Creek Clean Up Was Successful - 09/28/10 02:43 AM

The Ash Creek Conservation Association wishes to thank all the 25 volunteers who joined the Fall Clean Up of Ash Creek on Saturday, September 25. Special thanks to to Roger Ludwig, ACCA's Board Member, who organized the event with Save the Sound. Mary Erkan, ACCA's Secretary, took photos of the event. They are posted on Ash Creek's Facebook Fan page at www.facebook.org/ashcreek
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ash creek conservation association: Fall Clean Up at Ash Creek and St. Mary's-by-the-Sea - 09/03/10 06:48 AM

Please join us on Saturday, September 25th at 19 Eames Boulevard (along St. Mary's) at 9 AM for the annual Ash Creek Fall Clean Up. Roger Ludwig, one of our Board Members will host the clean up which includes St. Mary's as well as the Ash Creek tidal estuary. This is part of the International Coastal Cleanup sponsored by Save the Sound. Roger Ludwig has served as the Clean Up Captain for Save the Sound since the program began 8 years ago. The clean up ends at noon.
Since 2002, Save the Sound has been Connecticut's coordinator for the International Coastal Cleanup, an event created by Ocean Conservancy … (3 comments)

ash creek conservation association: Ash Creek Clean Up on Saturday, April 3 - 03/19/10 07:05 AM

We will be conducting our Annual Spring Ash Creek Clean Up at 9 AM on Saturday, April 3, which is low tide. We'll meet at the driveway at 19 Eames Boulevard (19 Grovers Avenue). Please wear a long sleeved shirt, long pants, and gloves because of the poison ivy along the banks of Ash Creek.
Another group, Community Boating, will be holding clean ups at all beaches across Bridgeport, including Ash Creek, the Saturday before on March 27 at 9:30 AM. There will still be a lot for us to clean up as their clean up is being held at … (14 comments)

ash creek conservation association: History of Conservation Efforts in Ash Creek Tidal Estuary - 12/05/09 01:39 AM

Conservation Efforts In Ash Creek View more presentations from Ash Creek Conservation Assoc.
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ash creek conservation association: Osprey Platform Installed in Burr Creek in Black Rock - 11/25/09 04:11 AM

A new osprey nesting platform has been erected on Burr Creek in Black Rock. The Arthur Street Neighbors Committee received city permission to build and install a wooden nesting platform for ospreys on an unused utility pole on a small city green space directly on Burr Creek. The platform was put into place on November 21, 2009.
Bridgeport School of Aquaculture students constructed the 40 inch wooden square with mesh bottom and support beams with help from school teacher Charles Johnson. Material for the platform was donated by Wood, Steel and Glas Inc. of Madison. Local tree company, Bartlett Tree … (2 comments)

ash creek conservation association: Ash Creek Fall Event - 10/30/09 08:52 AM

Did you receive an invite to our Fall Event? If not, sign up at www.blackrockonline.org for your e-mail update. We will be showing the Nature video "Crash: A Tale of Two Species" which shows the delicate ecological balance between migrating shorebirds and horseshoe crabs. This one hour video will be followed by a Q & A with a renowned expert on horseshoe crabs, Professsor Mark Beekley of Sacred Heart University who runs Project Limulus. The event will be held at the Fayerweather Yacht Club.
Space is limited to 40 attendees.
6:30-7:30 PM Social Hour 7:30-8:30 PM "Crash: A Tale of Two Species" video
8:30-9:00 PM Q & … (0 comments)

ash creek conservation association: Volunteers Needed for Fall Cleanup at Ash Creek - 09/13/09 03:07 AM

Please come join Save the Sound and the Ash Creek Conservation Association in our Fall Clean Up. As always, we will have refreshments and a good time.
Date and Time: Saturday September 19 at 9:00am
Where: 19 Eames Blvd. (also known as 19 Grovers Avenue) Meet at 9 AM for coffee, donuts and juice!
Host: Roger Ludwig
Clothing: Wear long pants and sleeves to protect against poison ivy.
Gloves and Trash Bags will be supplied.
Thank you.
Source: www.blackrockonline.org Black Rock's Community Blog
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ash creek conservation association: Ash Creek Victory Party on July 18 - 07/19/09 02:51 AM

Members of the Ash Creek Conservation Association gathered at Harborview Market on July 18, 2009 to celebrate their latest victory in protecting the Ash Creek tidal estuary.
Gail Robinson, President of the Ash Creek Conservation Association delivered the following words of thanks to those who contributed to this latest accomplishment:
First of all, on behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I want to thank all of you, our members, for your enthusiastic support of our efforts to protect the Ash Creek tidal estuary. You’ve given a lot of your time, effort and money over the years and now … (0 comments)

ash creek conservation association: Spring Bird Walk at Ash Creek On May 12 - 04/23/09 04:34 AM

The Ash Creek Conservation Association will sponsor a Spring Bird Walk led by Milan Bull of the Connecticut Audubon Society on Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 pm. We'll meet at the sand spit at St. Mary's.
Speaking of the sand spit, if you are able to arrive early, you can help move our Sand Spit Restoration project along and you can then enjoy the fruits of your efforts observing the birds that love our little marsh.
We have many thousands of the sea-grass plugs waiting to be planted. You can plant them at any time. Just take a small clump (5-10 individual plants) … (2 comments)

ash creek conservation association: Ash Creek Conservation Group's Dock Battle Results in Change in Environmental Law - 04/15/09 06:30 AM

An important ruling in environmental law has just come out of the Ash Creek Conservation Association's most recent litigation against the State of Connecticut in its continuing effort to protect the Ash Creek tidal estuary. As you know, the Ash Creek tidal estuary is a fragile and important ecosystem because it is one of the few remaining stopover and feeding areas for migratory shorebirds as well serving as a natural shellfish bed for oysters. Allowing docks in this shallow tidal estuary has never made sense because it encourages powerboat traffic which causes damage to mudflats, however the DEP Hearing Officers in the past have maintained that … (0 comments)

ash creek conservation association: Beach Grass Planting at St. Mary's Beach - 04/13/09 06:24 PM

Last Saturday's planting was a wash out due to the rain. We are asking for volunteers to help us plant sea grass "plugs" at the beach at St. Mary's at 9:00 AM on Saturday, April 18. Roger Ludwig of the Ash Creek Conservation Association will coordinate the volunteer work. We've rescheduled the spring clean up to Saturday, May 16 in order to complete the plantings.
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Volunteers needed for the spring planting of the sea grass. This is the last batch. We promise! Spend some enjoyable time outdoors with family, friends, and neighbors planting sea grass to preserve the dunes at … (0 comments)

ash creek conservation association: Spring Clean Up at Ash Creek - 04/13/09 05:09 PM

Please come join Save the Sound and the Ash Creek Conservation Association in our spring clean up. As always, we will have refreshments and a good time.
Date and Time: Saturday May 16 @ 9:00am
Where: 19 Eames Blvd. (also known as 19 Grovers Avenue) Meet at 9 AM for coffee, donuts and juice!
Clothing: Wear long pants and sleeves to protect against poison ivy.
Gloves and Trash Bags will be supplied.
Thank you.
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ash creek conservation association: Winter Wildlife in the Ash Creek Tidal Estuary - 04/08/09 01:59 AM

Ash Creek is one of the last remaining tidal estuaries in an urban environment in the United States. Over 50 years of citizen participation and activism have protected this tidal estuary from development and disruption of its fragile ecosystem. Years of industrial pollution and dumping took its toll on this ecosystem, but it has been self-restoring itself for the past 50 years.
Ash Creek is one of 15 stopover areas for migrating shorebirds along the Connecticut coastline. Palearctic shorebirds travel as far as from the Arctic Circle to Argentina and back. They need shallow tidal estuaries with mudflats upon which to … (0 comments)

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