The Hudson River Environmental Society & Hudson River Foundation have teamed up to present a series of presentations on Hudson River fish and the stressors affecting change (agenda attached). The Hudson River fish community has long been an important social, economic, and ecological sector of life in the Hudson Valley. Climate change, invasive species, off-shore commercial fishing, surge barriers, and dams present real challenges for the propagation and survival of Hudson River fish species today. This symposium will be presented in two-hour sessions each week held over a five-week period as follows:

February 25th, 1:30-3:30 PM – Part One: Overview of the Fishes of the Hudson River Estuary and the Connected Waters

March 3rd, 1:30-3:30 PM – Part Two: The Drivers of Change – Physical Alterations

March 8th, 1:30-3:30 PM – Part Three: The Drivers of Change – Climate and Introduced Species

March 15th, 1:30-3:30 PM – Part Four: The Drivers of Change – The Science of Harvest

March 22nd, 1:30-3:30 PM – Part Five: Making Sense of it All

During the first four-session, experts in the field will present the science on the specific issues and offer their professional opinions as to what this may mean for the future of the Hudson River fish community. The fifth session will provide an opportunity for open discussion with a panel of experts. We hope you can join us for all sessions but if you are unable to attend a session, each will be recorded and posted on the Hudson River Environmental Society’s website.

The Symposium agenda in detail (PDF)

Though attendance at the webinars is free, you must register for each of the sessions you wish to participate in.