Educational and Research Organizations in the Hudson River Watershed
Name
Partner or Lead Organization
Adirondack Ecological Center at
Huntington Wildlife Forest
Black Rock Forest
Website
Description
State University of New York College Newcomb, NY
of Environmental Science and
Forestry
esf.edu/aec
Archer and Anna Hyatt Huntington gave the 15,000 acre Huntington
Wildlife Forest to the NY College of Forestry in 1932. Biogeochemical
and hydrological processes have been evaluated at the SUNY ESFoperated Adirondack Ecological Center at Huntington Wildlife Forest
since 1975 (see
http://www.esf.edu/hss/huntington_forest_research_overview.htm). Past
and recent research investigations include sulfur cycling, nitrogen
cycling, acidic deposition, carbon cycling, mercury, climate change, and
winter processes. Gaging stations continuously monitor stream
discharge at the major inlet (Archer Creek) and outlet of Arbutus Lake,
as well as two streams draining two small subcatchments in the upper
Archer Creek Watershed. Data recorded include meteorological
measurements at the Ackerman Clearing Tower and AEC, and water
temperature and ground water heights at six ground water wells. A
wireless data transmission network permits real-time data access. A
web camera shows lake conditions and phenology here:
http://www.esf.edu/hss/em/huntington/arbutusCam.html.
Black Rock Forest Consortium
Cornwall, NY
blackrockforest.org
The Black Rock Forest Consortium is an alliance of colleges and
universities, public and independent K-12 schools, and leading scientific
and cultural institutions that operates the nearly 4000-acre Black Rock
Forest, as a field station for scientific research, education, and
conservation.
Millbrook, NY
ecostudies.org/ed_edu The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is a private, not-for-profit
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environmental research and education organization. For more than
twenty-five years, Cary Institute scientists have been investigating the
complex interactions that govern the natural world. Their objective
findings lead to more effective policy decisions and increased
environmental literacy. Focal areas include air and water pollution,
climate change, invasive species, and the ecological dimensions of
infectious disease.
Cary Institute of Ecosystem
Studies
Adirondack Ecological Center, SUNY ESF
Location
December 2010
Educational and Research Organizations in the Hudson River Watershed
Name
Partner or Lead Organization
Center for Environmental
Beacon Institute for Rivers and
Innovation and Education (CEIE) Estuaries
Location
Website
Description
Beacon, NY
bire.org
The CEIE is the vanguard for the Institute's larger campus at Denning's
Point, which will include The Center for Advanced Environmental
Research (CAER). The CEIE is the first home to the REON project and
the Institute’s educational programs, policy initiatives and technology
workshops. It is also a welcoming Visitor Center for Denning's Point
State Park.
The CEIE’s flexible spaces can be reconfigured for multiple uses,
including seminars, workshops, exhibits, public forums and cultural and
social events.
Clarkson University
Cornell University
Potsdam, NY
Ithaca, NY
clarkson.edu
cornell.edu
See REON
Cornell is a partner in many Hudson-related research, education and
outreach efforts including NY Sea Grant.
dec.ny.gov
Responsible for various statewide and regional initiatives, including
water quality and pollution/stormwater, wildlife habitat and biodiversity
conservation, recreation and land use planning, forestry, community
health, and education.
DEC
NYS Department of Environmental
Conservation
Albany, NY
Environmental Consortium of
Hudson Valley Colleges &
Universities
Pace University
White Plains, NY environmentalconsortiu The mission of the Consortium is to help shape the future of the regional
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and global environment through collaboration, education, and research.
The Consortium facilitates intensive cooperation among its regional
colleges and universities, and organizes inter-institutional collaboration
among faculty. By channeling this extraordinary bank of intellect, talent
and activism into innovative education and public service, the
Consortium advances knowledge and understanding of the Hudson
River Valley and beyond.
Five Rivers Environmental
Education Center
NYS Department of Environmental
Conservation
Delmar, NY
dec.ny.gov/education/1 Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a living museum
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comprising over 450 acres of broad fields, towering forests, and tranquil
wetlands. Five Rivers offers people of all ages a rich variety of guided
and self-guided opportunities to encounter nature directly. Stimulating
interpretive programs and guided school lessons promote awareness,
knowledge and appreciation of New York State's environment year
'round.
Cambridge, NY
hudsonbasin.org
Hudson Basin River Watch
Adirondack Ecological Center, SUNY ESF
Hudson Basin River Watch (HBRW) works to improve the water quality
of the Hudson River and all its tributaries through education, community
involvement, and stewardship. HBRW provides hands-on science
education programs to schools and stream monitoring workshops to
environmental organizations, individuals, and agencies.
December 2010
Educational and Research Organizations in the Hudson River Watershed
Name
Partner or Lead Organization
Hudson Highlands Nature
Museum
Location
Website
Cornwall, NY and hhnaturemuseum.org
Cornwall-onHudson, NY
Description
As a center for nature with a focus on environmental education the
Hudson Highlands Nature Museum offers a wide range of activities and
exhibits. The Outdoor Discovery Center has trails and programs. Our
indoor Wildlife Education Center will provide you with:
* Summer Camp Programs
* Young Naturalist Preschool Program
* Nature-Themed Birthday Parties
* Weekend Nature Programs
Hudson River Almanac
NYS Department of Environmental
Conservation
Albany, NY
Hudson River Environmental
Conditions Observing System
Hudson River Environmental
Conditions Observing System
Stations from
hrecos.org/joomla
Schodack Island
to the New
York/New Jersey
harbor
The Hudson River Environmental Conditions Observing System
(HRECOS) is a network of real-time monitoring stations on the Hudson
River Estuary. HRECOS is operated by aconsortium of many partners
from government and the research community and is funded by the
USEPA, NOAA, Hudson River Foundation, and the Hudson River
Estuary Program of the NYS Department of Environmental
Conservation.
Hudson River Foundation
New York, NY
hudsonriver.org
The purpose of the Hudson River Foundation is to make science integral
to decision-making with regard to the Hudson River and its watershed
and to support competent stewardship of this extraordinary resource.
This purpose will be pursued through support of scientific research;
communication to expand knowledge about the river among the scientific
community, policy makers, and the public at large; initiatives to enhance
management of the Hudson ecosystem; and education about the River
and physical improvements to the riverfront.
Hudson River Maritime Museum
Kingston, NY
hrmm.org
Dedicated to the Preservation of the Maritime History of the Hudson
River Valley. Education programs are available. A timeline of the
Hudson can be found at
http://www.hrmm.org/About/Time_line/time_line_of_the_hudson_river_.h
tml.
Adirondack Ecological Center, SUNY ESF
dec.ny.gov/lands/25608 The Hudson River Almanac is a natural history journal that covers the
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Hudson from the High Peaks of the Adirondacks to New York Harbor. It
seeks to capture the spirit, magic, and science of the river by presenting
the observations of many individuals who delight in the diversity of
nature in the Hudson Valley. Teachers, students, biologists, and anyone
can contribute observations to the weekly Almanac.
December 2010
Educational and Research Organizations in the Hudson River Watershed
Name
Location
Website
Description
Hudson River Museum
Yonkers, NY
hrm.org
The Hudson River Museum is a multi-disciplinary cultural complex.
The museum enhances peoples’ understanding of the art,
history and science of the region, and does this out of a commitment to
lifelong learning for all of its audiences.
The museum’s facilities include the Andrus Planetarium,
Westchester County’s only public planetarium; Glenview, the 1876
historic Victorian home; Hudson Riverama, a permanent environmental
teaching gallery; galleries for showcasing new exhibitions and
permanent collections, and the Joyce Greene Education Center.
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater
Beacon, NY
clearwater.org
The 106-feet-long sloop Clearwater was built and launched in 1969 as
envisioned by folk singer and environmental activist Pete Seeger. The
sloop was among the first vessels in the U.S. to conduct science-based
environmental education aboard a sailing ship. Each summer,
Clearwater re-connects Hudson Valley residents with their cultural
heritage and traditions by bringing them down to the river for the Great
Hudson River Revival, the country’s oldest music and environmental
festival. The organization and its local sloop clubs also sponsor smaller
local riverfront festivals throughout the year. Clearwater’s unique
approach to public outreach has made the Clearwater a symbol of
grassroots action through hands-on learning, music and celebration.
Poughkeepsie,
NY
hudsonrivervalley.org
The Hudson River Valley Institute is the academic arm of the Hudson
River Valley National Heritage Area. Its mission is to study and to
promote the Hudson River Valley and to provide educational resources
for heritage tourists, scholars, elementary school educators,
environmental organizations, the business community, and the general
public. Its many projects include the publication of the Hudson River
Valley Review and the management of a dynamic digital library and
leading regional portal site.
Hudson River Valley Institute
Partner or Lead Organization
Marist College
The Digital Library contains a collection of heritage sites, documents,
organizations, lesson plans, and related links to guide you through the
Hudson River Valley. Historic Sites & Field Trips include the Digital
Pathfinder, a self-guided application for mobile devices.
Adirondack Ecological Center, SUNY ESF
December 2010
Educational and Research Organizations in the Hudson River Watershed
Name
Partner or Lead Organization
Hudsonia, Ltd.
Location
Website
Description
Annandale, NY
and Red Hook,
NY
hudsonia.org
Since 1981 Hudsonia has conducted environmental research, education,
training and technical assistance to protect the natural heritage of the
Hudson Valley and neighboring regions. A non-profit, non-advocacy
organization, Hudsonia serves as a neutral voice in the challenging
process of land use decision making.
Our work includes education, basic and applied research on rare species
and their habitats, wetlands and estuaries, and the study of invasive
plants and other threats to biodiversity.
A field station is locaed in Annandale, while the main office is in Red
Hook.
Huyck Preserve
Rensselaerville,
NY
huyckpreserve.org
Our mission is to protect the natural beauty of the Rensselaerville Falls,
the watershed of Lake Myosotis and surrounding lands, to conduct longterm research on natural systems as part of a global effort to understand
and preserve the Earth's biodiversity, and to increase appreciation of this
effort through innovative, field-based educational programs for students,
teachers and the community.
Palisades, NY
ldeo.columbia.edu
LDEO scientists observe Earth on a global scale, from its deepest
interior to the outer reaches of its atmosphere, on every continent and in
every ocean. They decipher the long record of the past, monitor the
present, and seek to foresee Earth’s future. The Observatory’s
fundamental challenge is to provide a rational basis for the difficult
choices faced by humankind in the stewardship of this fragile planet.
Mohonk Nature Preserve
New Paltz, NY
mohonkpreserve.org/
The Mohonk Preserve manage nearly 7,000 acres of mountain ridges,
forests, fields, streams, ponds, and other unique and beautiful places.
Education programs for children and adults promote understanding of
and excitement about nature. Our mission is to protect the Shawangunk
Mountains of New York by inspiring people to care for, enjoy, and
explore the natural world. Explore the "living laboratory" of Preserve
lands advances scientific knowledge on critical environmental issues.
New York Sea Grant
Kingston, NY
seagrant.sunysb.edu
Coastal research, education and extension in four focus areas: Healthy
Coastal Ecosystems; Sustainable Coastal Development; Safe &
Sustainable Seafood Supply; and Hazard Resilience in Coastal
Communities
Lamont-Doherty Earth
Observatory
Columbia University
Adirondack Ecological Center, SUNY ESF
December 2010
Educational and Research Organizations in the Hudson River Watershed
Name
Partner or Lead Organization
Location
Website
Norrie Point Environmental
Center
Hudson River National Estuarine
Research Reserve
Staatsburgh, NY dec.ny.gov/lands/4915. Reserve staff and partners conduct estuarine research studies of
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physical, biological and chemical characterizations; ecosystem
processes; and exchanges between wetlands and the Hudson's main
stem. Research provides a solid foundation for all reserve programs in
education, outreach, training, stewardship and restoration. The Reserve
is part of the national reserve system and participates in the The Hudson
River Environmental Conditions Observing System (HRECOS). It
includes 5,000 acres in Stockport Flats in Columbia County, Tivoli Bays
in Dutchess County, and Piermont Marsh and Iona Island in Rockland
County. The Reserve is managed in cooperation with four other state
agencies: Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
(OPRHP); Palisades Interstate Parks Commission (PIPC); Office of
General Services (OGS); and Department of State (DOS).
Northern Forest Institute
State University of New York College Newcomb, NY
of Environmental Science and
Forestry
esf.edu/nfi
Description
The Northern Forest Institute for Conservation Education and Leadership
Training (NFI) is designed to
* Encourage and prepare leaders to
include better information and apply science in the decisions they make
* Elevate the awareness and understanding of the issues surrounding
sustaining wilderness ecosystems, human communities, and economies
in the Northern Forest
* Inspire students to pursue science and leadership, equipping them to
address the environmental challenges facing their generation and future
generations
* Strengthen the knowledge base that will inform the objective evaluation
of environmental and land-use policy alternatives.
NFI is a multi-tiered, interdisciplinary program focused on professional
audiences, students in college and secondary curricula, and the general
public.
NFI operates the Adirondack Interpretive Center in Newcomb,
NY (formerly the APA VIC). NFI also oversees a 46-acre property that
includes the historic Masten House, perched at the headwaters of the
Hudson at the former Village of Adirondac, the southern access to the
High Peaks Wilderness.
Adirondack Ecological Center, SUNY ESF
December 2010
Educational and Research Organizations in the Hudson River Watershed
Name
Partner or Lead Organization
Location
Website
Orange County Water Authority
Orange County Government
Goshen, NY
waterauthority.orangec The Orange County Water Authority’s mission is to provide conservation
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education, to create programs for water resource protection, to extend
scientific research on water supply and resources, to promote
intermunicipal partnerships among the County’s towns and villages, and
to identify new sources of water for the nearly 400,000 people who live in
Orange County, New York.
Our County is part of the Hudson River Watershed and contains the
Moodna Creek Watershed, as well as parts of the Wallkill/Rondout, the
Quassaick Creek, the Ramapo River, the Wanaque River and the
Delaware River Watersheds. In partnership with Orange County’s
Planning Department, the Authority has created watershed plans, a
Stream Bio-Monitoring Program, a streamflow gauging program as well
as a Water Conservation Education Program for elementary, middle,
high school, and college students.
The Authority has produced numerous water resource studies, including
a County-wide Groundwater Study, a report on the effects of climate
change on Orange County’s water supply, and the Moodna Creek
Watershed Plan and Atlas. The Authority provides support for watershed
planning, intermunicipal alliances, scientific research and other critical
efforts to preserve water resources and drinking water supply.
River and Estuary Observatory
Network (REON)
Beacon Institute for Rivers and
Estuaries
Beacon, NY
bire.org/approach/reon REON is the first technology-based monitoring and forecasting network
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for rivers and estuaries. This joint effort between Beacon Institute, IBM
and Clarkson University is providing minute-to-minute monitoring of
physical, chemical and biological data from New York's Hudson and St.
Lawrence Rivers via an integrated network of sensors, robotics and
computational technology distributed throughout both rivers.
River Summer
Colgate University
Hamilton, NY
riversummer.org/
Adirondack Ecological Center, SUNY ESF
Description
During the program, college-level educators take turns being students
and teachers, learning and exploring new disciplines. Through River
Summer, the Hudson Valley becomes an extended laboratory and
classroom, where faculty members can gain new resources to enrich
teaching at their home institutions. Past courses have involved the
entire Hudson River or the Hudson Valley.
December 2010
Educational and Research Organizations in the Hudson River Watershed
Name
Partner or Lead Organization
Riverkeeper
Location
Website
Description
Ossining, NY
riverkeeper.org
Riverkeeper is an independent, member-supported environmental
organization founded on the premise that citizens themselves must roll
up their sleeves to defend our waterways.
Riverkeeper’s mission is to protect the ecological integrity of the Hudson
River and its tributaries, and to safeguard the drinking water supply of 9
million New Yorkers.
For more than 44 years Riverkeeper has been New York’s clean water
advocate. We have helped to establish globally recognized standards for
waterway and watershed protection and serve as the model and mentor
for the growing Waterkeeper movement that includes more than more
than 190 Keeper programs across the country and around the globe.
Scenic Hudson
Poughkeepsie,
NY
scenichudson.org
Scenic Hudson is dedicated to protecting and restoring the Hudson
River, its riverfront and the majestic vistas and working landscapes
beyond as an irreplaceable national treasure for America and a vital
resource for residents and visitors.
Work includes land preservation, community and brownfield
revitalization, and public policy. We are guided by three enduring
principles:
1. Outstanding quality of life is achievable only when a clean, healthy
environment is a key component of economic development.
2. All citizens have a right to outstanding quality of life, including
access to our Hudson River, to open space and to participate in
community decision-making.
3. Our natural environment is an irreplaceable source of spiritual and
artistic vitality and must be preserved forever.
Scenic
Hudson has created or enhanced 40 Parks & Preserves for public
enjoyment.
Siena College
Adirondack Ecological Center, SUNY ESF
Loudonville, NY
siena.edu
Topics of academic study include Environmental Politics and Policy,
Public Policy, Public Administration, Metropolitan Government, State &
Local Government, Contemporary U.S. Politics, and Environmental
Justice.
December 2010
Educational and Research Organizations in the Hudson River Watershed
Name
Partner or Lead Organization
Location
Website
Stony Kill Farm Environmental
Education Center
NYS Department of Environmental
Conservation
Wappingers
Falls, NY
dec.ny.gov/education/1 Stony Kill Farm EEC is an education center dedicated to enhancing
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environmental awareness and appreciation of the natural world. This
facility includes over 1000 acres of rolling country side, farmland, ponds,
woodlands, meadows, cultivated fields, and fallow fields. Located in
Dutchess County in southeastern New York State, it offers a special
setting where visitors discover the delicate interweaving of all living
things. The (Verplanck) Manor House visitor center includes a library
where you can simply come and identify a plant or animal or do research
on various natural history topics, an exhibit room and staff offices.
The Center for International Earth Columbia University
Science Information Network
(CIESIN)
Palisades, NY
ciesin.columbia.edu
CIESIN is a center within the Earth Institute at Columbia University.
CIESIN works at the intersection of the social, natural, and information
sciences, and specializes in on-line data and information management,
spatial data integration and training, and interdisciplinary research
related to human interactions in the environment. CIESIN offers training,
courses, and publications. The Hudson River Mapper is available to
access data.
Upper Hudson Research Center
Troy, NY
rpi.edu
The center will bring together researchers and students from Rensselaer
with other scientists from around the region and around the globe to
study the river system.
Poughkeepsie,
NY
vassar.edu
Research and education program crosses several disciplines, from
cultural and historical to science. In 2003, the Hudson River was the
subject of a series of radio broadcasts archived here:
http://www.hudsonriver.vassar.edu/Archives.html
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Vassar College
Adirondack Ecological Center, SUNY ESF
Description
December 2010