Hudson River Foundation

Proud to have our work removing abandoned and derelict vessels highlighted by #ANJEC. Read all about how HEP Water Quality Manager Rosana Pedra Nobre worked with NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, Riverkeeper, and City of Hoboken to clean up the #Hudson river. #NewJersey #waterquality https://lnkd.in/ebaTz-wF

The Hudson River Foundation is pleased to announce a new Request for Proposals (RFP) to collect data on bottom type and oyster density in the Hudson River from Yonkers (Yonkers Yacht Club) to West Harlem Piers (125th street).  The project is a component of the Lake Champlain Habitat Enhancement, Restoration, and Research/Habitat Improvement Project Trust Fund (CHET). This opportunity will support a project of up to $100,000. Proposals are due on November 13, 2024.  Click the link for more details. https://lnkd.in/dkad5bvc #CallForProposals #OysterRestoration #HudsonRiver #SedimentSampling #BenthicHabitat #HabitatMapping 

We have some great #ThrivingEstuary conference news this morning! Announcing our first session of the day: our Keynote Plenary Panel with Arif Ullah of South Bronx Unite, Sean Mahar of NYSDEC, Rick Balla of USEPA, & Brenda Torres of the San Juan Bay Estuary Program. Read all about it and register today! https://lnkd.in/ddUmwxyj

Have you registered for the 2024 HEP Conference yet? Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/eRG9MpsK Want to connect? Join our LinkedIn group to network with other conference participants: https://lnkd.in/e2CuWyU8 #conference #estuary #hudson

HRF is thrilled to announce a new funding opportunity for #research on #fish abundance in Lake Champlain, as part of the Lake Champlain Habitat Enhancement, Restoration, and Research/Habitat Improvement Project Trust Fund (CHET). This opportunity will support a project from one research team for up to $550,000. Letters of intent are due November 7. Click the link for more details.  https://lnkd.in/ed4n-eyF #Callforproposals #research #LakeChamplain #fisheries

Registration is open for the 2024 HEP Conference! Check out the agenda and RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eQrgEDg8 We'll be posting updates on speakers, panel presentations, and more in the coming weeks!

Robert Pirani from HEP and HRF joined other #NationalEstuaryProgram directors from Oregon, Texas, Delaware, and New York for a panel discussion at the Restore America's Estuaries conference in Washington, D.C. The group’s focus was on how they are connecting with local communities with the support of the #BipartisanInfrastructureLaw. Thanks to #RAE and #TetraTech for organizing the session! #RAESummit

Deadlines are approaching! October 13th is the last day to submit for the 2024 HEP conference #callforabstracts. We want to hear about #research #communityscience and #studentresearch in our estuary! Check out the details and submit here: https://lnkd.in/eV4ukHW5 It's also your last chance to submit a photo to our photo contest! We're looking for images that highlight our estuary and demonstrate one or more of HEP's goals including:  -- Importance of protecting, restoring and improving our shared waters and vital habitats; --Improvements in public access; --Sense of community and environmental stewardship; --Importance of our port and maritime industry; --Diversity of our communities, natural resources and local places. Email your photos to Liz Balladares at eballadares@hudsonriver.org with the subject 'HEP Action Agenda photo contest' by October 13 with a short caption and photo credit. Three winners will receive a HEP gift package and two tickets to our November 12th HEP Conference at NYU Kimmel Center. The top photo will also win two Landmarks Cruise tickets (worth $44 each) from New York Circle Line.

The September installment of our Tidal Exchange Newsletter is out! Click to read our interview with NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION's Nick Angarone, learn about our upcoming #microplastics workshop with Hudson River Park Trust, and more! https://lnkd.in/eF3msXqU

HEP Restoration Manager Isabelle Stinnette had a great time searching for seagrass this past weekend in Jamaica Bay. Many thanks to the participants that joined us and the great volunteers at Community Boathouse. Join them for a guided tour sometime – they are so fun and knowledgeable! https://lnkd.in/e8FtzhvV   It is not too late to participate in Seagrass September. Click the link below for more information on this community science partnership with the New York Botanical Garden. https://lnkd.in/eu6wpKMy #citizenscience #communityscience