Hudson River Reserve, New York
State
New York
State Partner
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Acres
4,838
Est. Date
1982
The Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve spans nearly 5,000 acres of marshland, wetland, and freshwater tidal mudflats. It is located along a 100-mile stretch of the Hudson River Estuary and serves as a home for more than 200 species of fish, including sturgeon, striped bass, and American shad. The Reserve is a leader in sustainable shoreline management in New York state and a valued resource for education, training, stewardship, restoration, monitoring, and research in the area.Volunteer
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Did You Know…
Hudson River Reserve research helps identify and protect nursery habitat for Atlantic Surgeon—prehistoric heavyweights that can weigh up to 800 pounds and live 60 years.
Latest News from the Hudson River Reserve
Welcome Luciana & Lindsay!
Please join us in extending a very warm welcome to Lake Superior Reserve’s new education coordinator Luciana Ranelli and Hudson River Reserve’s new coastal training program coordinator Lindsay Charlop.
Tech Brings Hudson River into Student Homes
New York’s Hudson River Reserve and partners are bringing the estuary to you with vibrant educational resources, videos, and safely-held live programs for this year’s Day in the Life of the Hudson and Harbor.
Superstars Among Us
Reserve staff from around the System are receiving formal accolades for their work in support of estuaries and coastal communities. A big congratulations to these NERRS superstars—and thank you for all you do!