Hudson RiverNet: News from the Hudson River Estuary Management Program
In this issue:
Do you own or manage property near a stream in the Hudson estuary watershed? The
Hudson Estuary Trees for Tribs offers free native New York trees and shrubs for planting along the tributary streams in
Hudson River Estuary Grant boundary (PDF). Planting trees can help protect water quality, create fish and wildlife habitat, and reduce erosion and flooding.
Our staff can support you with:
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selecting plant species that align with your project goals
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creating a planting plan
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preparing your planting site
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offering installation advice
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sharing other information to improve the odds of your project's success
Anyone in the Hudson Valley that owns, manages, or can partner with a landowner that has property along a stream can apply for
free plants. We encourage applicants to recruit local volunteers and/or environmental groups to support planting and maintenance. Visit
Hudson Estuary Trees for Tribs for eligibility requirements and application instructions. Submit your application by
March 1 for a spring planting in
May 2026.
February 21, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. EST
Join the education staff of
Norrie Point Environmental Center for fun, interactive monthly science programs. February's theme is Mysteries of Winter.
Learn about the adaptations of local wildlife, what trees do to prepare for winter, and how the Hudson River reacts to the cold. Drop by between 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. on February 21 for snowshoe walks and winter crafts. No registration required.
Tuesday, February 24, 5:30 p.m. EST
There's still time to prepare for the amphibian migration season! The
Amphibian Migrations and Road Crossings (AM&RC) Project enlists volunteers to survey the Hudson River estuary watershed to find locations where frogs and salamanders cross roads; document weather and traffic conditions; record migrating amphibians; and
help these vulnerable creatures safely across the road.
The Hudson River Estuary Program's Conservation and Land Use Team is providing a virtual training on February 24. If you're unable to attend the virtual program, you can view our
YouTube training modules. We would like all volunteers to complete some form of training prior to surveying roads and submitting data. Thank you!
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The Hudson River Fisheries Unit is seeking Temporary Fisheries Technicians. These roles will support the monitoring of migratory fish in the Hudson River. Contingent on funding, positions will start in April 2026 and will be located in New Paltz, NY. Please
follow the links below for more details and application instructions. Applications will close on Monday, February 16.
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Wednesdays in February, 3:30–4:30 p.m. EST
Tune into the
Women in Science webinar series (PDF) featuring scientists, community leaders, and environmental educators who work at the intersection of research, education, and environmental and social justice.
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February 11 - Rewa Phansalkar, Making Flood Risk Visible: Communicating the Science of Resilience in New York State
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February 25 - Emily Marcet, Portrait of a Graduate: Environmental Education for Changing Guidelines
February 12, 2026, from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. EST
Join Hudson Valley ReLeaf for this free webinar to learn about the conflicts between trees and sidewalks, how to avoid them, and how to mitigate the issue. This webinar will examine the challenges trees face in sidewalks, streetscapes, and other paved environments,
and explain the critical relationship between soil volume, root health, and long-term tree performance.
Participants will learn practical strategies for preserving existing trees during sidewalk reconstruction, as well as forward-thinking approaches to planning and designing new construction and reconstruction projects to better accommodate roots.
Speakers include Brent Knepper, City Forester for City of Kingston, and Albert Key, owner of DeepRoot Green Infrastructure, LLC and coinventor of the Silva Cell.
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