Dutchess Watersheds
An online community of individuals and watershed organizations working in education, advocacy, research and protection of the watersheds in Dutchess County, New York. On this site, you will find information on community events, watershed facts and research data, and multimedia materials for education. Welcome to dutchesswatersheds.org. Join us and participate!
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The National Audobon Society has posted an excellent video about Chris Bowser, DEC Science Education Specialist, and the Eel Project he coordinates. Watch it here! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?...
emvail Tuesday, August 10. 2010 12:01 - Listening Session on America's Great Outdoors
America's Great Outdoors Listening Session. What President Obama is seeking your input on a conservation agenda for our country. Don't miss this opportunity to share your thoughts on conserv...
allisonc Friday, July 30. 2010 13:28 - Re:Watershed Awareness Month!
The Using GIS for Local Municipal Watershed Training event last night marked the official close of Dutchess Watershed Awareness Month 2010. It's been quite a month, with over 40 events and lots o...
emvail Wednesday, July 28. 2010 15:22
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Website authors: Duthesswatersheds.org was created as a result of the collaboration between Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County’s (CCEDC) Environment Program and Vassar College's Environmental Research Institute (ERI).
This project has been funded in part by a grant from the National Science Foundation (contract #0722813) and the New York State Environmental Protection Fund through the Hudson River Estuary Program of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) (contract #303671).
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Historic Bicycle Tour of Olde Fishkill
Sept10 FriDate: Friday-Sunday, September 10th-12th
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Van Wyck Village Hall, FishkillCycle the "high road!" passing by historic sites within the Village and Town of Fishkill and Beacon. View 8, 15 or 25 sites depending on the tour loop you choose. Ride along significant routes from the Revolutionary War Era, view the site of the Fishkill Encampment and Supply Depot, and visit the home of one of America's first female entrepreneurs. Self-guided. No fee. All September weekends. Three tours accommodate all skill levels: Family 0.6 mi. Easy (flat); Medium 4 mi. (one hill). Extended 24 mi. (several hills, one challenging). For more information about this event, click here.
For more information about the Hudson River Valley Ramble and other events, visit http://www.hudsonrivervalleyramble.com.
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Dutch Heritage Weekend
Sept11 SatDate: Saturday-Sunday, September 11th & 12th
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Van Wyck Homestead, FishkillPower Point Show by Firth Fabend, "Patroons, Plowmen, Pietism & Politics of the Dutch Settlers of the Hudson Valley" sponsored by NYS Council/Humanities. Free. For more information about this event, click here.
For more information about the Hudson River Valley Ramble and other events, visit http://www.hudsonrivervalleyramble.com.
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Ramble Through the Madam Brett sites
Sept11 SatDate: Saturday, September 11th
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Madam Brett Homestead, BeaconRamble through the Madam Brett Homestead built in 1709, with 17 rooms of collections from 7 generations of descendants; ramble around outside in the garden and woods with the 300-year-old tree. From there ramble a mile and a half down Teller Avenue past the bust of George Washington, across Wolcott Avenue, to Sargent Avenue, and onto South Avenue past the Brett family graveyard, continuing under the old train trestle to Scenic Hudson's Madam Brett Mill Park and enjoy 12 acres with trails perfect for a picnic along the Fishkill Creek and waterfall, then ramble a mile up Tioronda Avenue to the shops on Main Street, Beacon. For more information about this event, click here.
For more information about the Hudson River Valley Ramble and other events, visit http://www.hudsonrivervalleyramble.com.