The Hudson We Share

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.

Reimagining the Hudson: A Vision and a Plan

The newly-released Hudson River Comprehensive Restoration Plan details the current conditions of the Hudson River estuary, identifies potential restoration sites and recognizes the needs that must be addressed in the coming decades to restore the river and prepare for future conditions, including rising sea levels and increasingly frequent and severe storms.

Combining natural resource and people needs with potential projects related to river restoration, including community infrastructure and waterfront access opportunities, the plan focuses on the 125-mile stretch of the estuary from Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge to the Federal Lock and Dam at Troy.

This assessment of the estuary will help inform and guide management and conservation actions for decades to come. The plan can help to ensure a sustainable, healthy future for our river so it can be enjoyed for generations to come.

Download the plan.

View the Hudson River Mapper for project opportunities included in the plan.

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Hudson Rising: 200 Years of Environmental Change

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The New York Historical Society presents Hudson Rising, a comprehensive exhibition that explores 200 years of ecological change, artistic imagination, and environmental activism along the Hudson River. Through artifacts, media, […]

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