Resources

The research-based resources, publications, and links provided below are useful for watershed education, outreach and protection by homeowners, watershed volunteers, and municipal officials. This is just a small sample of the resources that are available locally and through the internet. If you are looking for information not included here, or have suggestions on other material that would be helpful to include, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ....

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Resources

Events

  • Lecture Series: Amazing Amphibians

    Feb 28 Tues

    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.

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  • Retrofit This - A Guide to Retrofitting the World?

    Feb 29 Wed

    Date: Wednesday, February 29, 12:00 pm
    Location: Farm and Home Center, Millbrook

    Stormwater retrofitting is the art and science of inserting stormwater treatment into places where it does not exist or is currently inadequate …The webcast will introduce a retrofitting practice hierarchy and describe how to find, prioritize, and build the most effective retrofits. The webcast will also explore how much land area in a watershed can feasibly be retrofitted and at what cost.” (See full description below.) Dutchess County municipal officials, CAC’s, watershed groups and interested residents are invited to attend to view the webcast at no charge.

    For more details about the webcast, or how to sign up to view the webcast at your site, visit: http://www.cwp.org/our-work/training/webcasts.html . If you have any questions about attending the webcast at the Farm and Home Center contact Carolyn at 845-677-8223.

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  • Hudson River Fish Summit

    Mar 3 Sat

    Date: Saturday, March 3, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Location: Wallace Center, Hyde Park

    This free program includes: a History of Hudson fishing with naturalist Tom Lake, the Past, Present and Future of the Hudson with Fran Dunwell an update on High Water Events & Dredging Project, what is happening in Habitat Restoration, and breakouts on Fish Advisory Outreach and Angler Surveys as well as Hudson Fishing Regulations and Tips. The program is free, and breakfast and lunch will be provided. All are invited: anglers and their families, community groups, social service providers conservation advocates, environmental and science educators, Hudson boaters, recreation and tourism staff, youth groups, faith organizations, and anyone interested in the Hudson River and its future.

    For more information call 845-677-8223, ext. 150. You can register right now by visiting www.hrfishsummit.eventbrite.com.

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