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!
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).



Date: Saturday, February 11, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Long Dock Park, Beacon
Kick off 2012’s second “Second Saturday” in Beacon by watching top-notch artists test their creativity. Scenic Hudson and Mill Street Loft have partnered to bring in some of the region’s best sculptors; watch as they turn river ice, driftwood and other objects found along the shoreline into intriguing works of art. Swing by between 3 - 4 p.m. to vote on your favorite sculpture.
Contact Anthony Coneski, 845 473 4440 Ext. 273,www.scenichudson.org
Date: Tuesday, February 28, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Long Dock Park, Beacon
Delve into the fascinating world of amphibians with Laura Heady, biodiversity outreach coordinator for the NYSDEC’s Hudson River Estuary Program, who will help you understand what makes an amphibian amphibious; learn how to identify a few amphibians and why some of these fragile creatures are so important to our survival.
Contact Anthony Coneski, 845 473 4440 Ext. 273, www.scenichudson.org.