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News from the Hudson River Estuary Program

Help Count Eels in Hudson River Tributaries

Are you looking for an outdoor volunteer opportunity? The Hudson River Eel Project is seeking community members to help study eels in streams of the Hudson River estuary. The American eel (Anguilla rostrata), a migratory fish, is hatched in the Atlantic Ocean and enters North American estuaries, including the Hudson River, as tiny, see-through "glass eels" each spring.

As a volunteer, you will work in a team with scientists to collect these eels from specialized nets, count the fish one-by-one, weigh them in groups, and release them to habitat upstream. You will also help collect and record water temperature and water-quality data. 

Eels are counted in 15 streams from Staten Island to Troy. The field work takes place from March through May, and schedules are flexible. Training and all gear are provided. For more information, visit DEC's website or e-mail: eelproject@dec.ny.gov.

Learn How to Apply for New York State Grants February 20th

Learn how to successfully apply for New York State grant funding at the upcoming Eco-Opportunities Forum, Thursday, Feb 20th, from 3-5 p.m. at Kingston City Hall, 420 Broadway in Kingston, NY. The forum will feature presentations by state agency representatives about funding opportunities through the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, Hudson River Estuary Grants Program,  Water Quality Improvement Project Program, and the Environmental Justice Grant Program. The forum will also showcase successful grant projects. 

The event is free and open to the public. To register, please visit eventbrite. The program is sponsored by Scenic Hudson and Riverkeeper.