Photos: Emergency Water Rescue on the Ashokan Reservoir

Summer weather is here and Hudson Valley residents are exploring all that the area has to offer... even if that means flirting with disaster.

From mountain peaks to local waters, forest rangers, Department of Environmental Protection police officers, and first responders from across the area are all standing by in case of an emergency.

Who Monitors New York State City's Water Sources?

While the Department of Environmental Conservation oversees much of New York State's public land, the DEP police are responsible for patrolling areas in the state that supply drinking water to New York City, like the Ashokan Reservoir (below).

About the Ashokan Reservoir in Ulster County, NY

The Ashokan Reservoir, located in Ulster County, NY, is New York's largest reservoir, with a capacity of more than 120 billion gallons. In addition to helping supply nearly half of New York City's drinking water, it's also a great recreation resource for local Hudson Valley residents.

Fishing on the Ashokan Reservoir

The Ashokan Reservoir is stocked with fish annually, and fishing is permitting for anglers using approved rowboats and canoes. Recently, one such boat capsized during an outing, requiring a multi-agency emergency response.

READ MORE: The Truth About the Towns Flooded by the Ashokan Reservoir

DEP Police Rescue Fishermen on the Ashokan Reservoir

"This morning, DEP Police and reservoir staff helped rescue two fisherman from Kingston whose rowboat overturned in the Ashokan Reservoir", began a recent post from the NYC Watershed on Facebook (below). Luckily for the anglers, they were perfectly prepared for the incident.

The fishermen made it easy for DEP police, the Olive Fire Department, and other first responders as not only were they licensed to fish, but they were reportedly wearing personal flotation devices and had other flotation devices in the boat as well.

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While New York State brings in a healthy revenue stream from local fishing licenses, out-of-state licenses are a surprisingly-high revenue generator as well. Check out where New York falls on the list below.