• Protection and restoration of the Hudson River Estuary will depend upon the efforts of many partners to accomplish our shared goals.
  • A healthy Hudson River contributes to our local economy and quality of life through recreation, tourism and jobs.
  • Water quality improvements benefit habitats for waterfowl, migratory birds and other species, and leads to increased recreational opportunities.
  • A comprehensive plan to restore and revitalize the Hudson River.

Science

Sound science is vital to our understanding of the Hudson River Estuary. It helps identify problems, develop solutions and guide decision-making.

Restoration

Successful habitat restoration will increase the health and diversity of the river and preserve the many critical functions that these habitats provide.

Community Resilience

Restoration of natural systems can help protect waterfront communities and help them adapt to future extreme weather events and sea-level rise.

Recreation

Enhanced public access ensures that residence and tourists can enjoy many recreational opportunities.  These activities create jobs and contribute to local economies.

Hudson River Estuary

Hudson River Watershed Area GraphicA defining feature of southeastern New York, the Hudson River is recognizable to millions. The most familiar feature, the Hudson River Estuary, is a long arm of the sea subject to tides and the upriver press of salty ocean water. Spanning 153 miles from New York Harbor to the Federal Dam in Troy, the Estuary is home to:

· 300 miles of critical tidally influenced, coastal shoreline
· More than 200 species of fish and more than 19 rare birds
· More than 50 distinct terrestrial and aquatic habitats
· Over 8 million people

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Photo Credits:   Panoramic images of Hudson River © Carl Heilman II;   Swimmers © Wendy Brown;   Kayakers © Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies