Join DEC and the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve to celebrate National Estuaries Day at an interactive “Science on the River” Open House at Norrie Point Environmental Center in Staatsburg on Saturday, September 23rd, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event is free, family-friendly, and no registration needed.
During the Great Hudson River Fish Count, visitors can help collect fish with seine nets, minnow traps, rods, and reels. Participants can also watch from shore or help pull in the nets. The fish are released after everyone has a chance to see them.
What are eels? And why are some eels electric? “But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids” heads to Poughkeepsie, New York to learn about eels with Chris Bowser, Hudson River estuary educator with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation.
Whether you’re outdoors or in your home, you can be a part of NOAA’s world-class research and monitoring efforts.