Hudson River Estuary Program Publications
Click on the category links below to search through the available Hudson River Estuary Program publications:
- Hudson River Estuary Program Current Documents
- Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda
- Hudson River Estuary Program Progress Reports
- Water Quality Monitoring Plans and Reports
- Guides to Wildlife and Natural Areas Protection
- Guides for Watershed Protection
- Community Planning Resources
- Recreation Opportunities on the Hudson
- Hudson River Lesson Plans
- General Information about the Hudson River
- Hudson River and Wildlife Observations
- Fact Sheets
- Maps
- Posters
Bookmark this page and check back on a regular basis, as more documents will be added in months to come.
Hudson River Estuary Program Current Documents
- 30 Years: Making a Difference for the Hudson River Estuary (PDF, 4.19 MB)
- Hudson River Habitat Restoration Plan (PDF 2.2 MB)
- Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda 2015-2020
- The State of the Hudson 2015
- Fact Sheet about the Hudson River Estuary Program (PDF, 710 KB)
- Hudson River Estuary Program: Report on 15 Years of Progress (PDF, 1.3 MB) (1996-2011)
Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda
- Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda 2010-2014 sets the official goals for the Hudson River Estuary Program and establishes a framework for this venture.
- Illustrated Hudson River Action Agenda 2010-2014 (PDF, 2.8 MB) simplifies the goals for the Hudson River Estuary Program (with illustrations).
- Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda 2005-2009 (PDF, 4 MB) describes the Estuary Program's goals for 2005-2009.
- Hudson River Estuary Action Plan 2001-2004 (PDF, 740 KB) provides detailed background information on the issue of concern in the Hudson River estuary and describes the Estuary Program's goals for 2001 and 2004.
Hudson River Estuary Program Progress Reports
- 2016 Annual Report (PDF, 1.2 MB)
- 2015 Annual Report (PDF, 1.2 MB)
- 2013 Annual Report (PDF, 1.2 MB)
- 2012 Annual Report (PDF, 1.5 MB)
- Hudson River Estuary Program: Report on 15 Years of Progress (1996-2011) (PDF, 1.3 MB) celebrates fifteen years of hard work with the estuary and its watershed and looks forward to a brighter future for future generations of people who love the Hudson River.
- Detailed Progress Report on Activities in 2010 and 2011 to Achieve the Targets of the 2010-2014 Action Agenda (PDF, 1.3 MB)
- 2009 Annual Report (PDF, 80 KB) outlines recent progress on specific projects.
- Hudson River Estuary Program Accomplishments 2005-2009: Progress in Implementing 05-09 Action Agenda (PDF, 420 KB)
- 2008 Annual Report (PDF, 120 KB) outlines progress from 2008 on specific projects.
- 2006-2007 Annual Report (PDF, 480 KB) outlines past progress on specific projects in more detail.
- Hudson River Estuary: Ten Years of Progress (1996-2006) (PDF, 3.9 MB) This is a large document, you can also download smaller sections below. This report discusses progress made in the Hudson River Estuary between 1996-2006.
- Five Year Report Card (1996-2001) (PDF, 2.8 MB): This is a large document, you can also download smaller sections below. This report describes the progress made in the five years between 1996 and 2001.
Water Quality Monitoring Plans and Reports
- HRECOS overview (PDF, 330 KB): The Hudson River Environmental Conditions Observing System (HRECOS) is a network of six stations gathering meteorologic and water quality data in the Hudson River Estuary stretching from Schodack Point in the north to Castle Point, NJ off from Manhattan in the south
- Feasibility Report on Potential Swimming Access Sites Along the Hudson: This report identifies feasible sites for public swimming along the Hudson River from the Troy Dam to the Battery in Manhattan.
Guides to Wildlife and Natural Areas Protection
- Hudson River Estuary Wildlife and Habitat Conservation Framework describes the key plants, animals, habitats, and landscape features of the Hudson River estuary region and strategies for their conservation. The Framework outlines approaches for establishing a conservation program that addresses threats to biodiversity.
- Conserving Natural Areas and Wildlife in Your Community: A guide for anyone involved or interested in biodiversity conservation and local land use planning and decision-making. It describes how to find biological information about your community and the tools and techniques that local governments can use to conserve natural areas and wildlife
- Woodland Pool Conservation: Amphibian Migration and Road Crossing Fact Sheet (PDF, 730 KB)
- Woodland Pool Wildlife: A Photo Identification Guide (PDF, 950 KB)
- Tools for Watershed Protection: Better Site Design Fact Sheet (PDF, 600 KB)
- Stream Buffers Fact Sheet (PDF, 240 KB)
- Town on Clinton: Recommended Model Development Principles for Conservation of Natural Resources in Hudson River Estuary Watershed, Consensus of Local Site Planning Roundtable (PDF, 1.2 MB): A result of better site design roundtables conducted in 2005
- Town of Wappinger: Recommended Model Development Principles for Conservation of Natural Resources in the Hudson River Estuary Watershed , Consensus of Local Site Planning Roundtable (PDF, 1.2 MB): A result of better site design roundtables conducted in 2005
Guides for Watershed Protection
- Tools for Watershed Protection: Better Site Design Fact Sheet (PDF, 600 KB)
- Tools for Watershed Protection: Steam Buffers Fact Sheet (PDF, 247 KB)
- Town on Clinton: Recommended Model Development Principles for Conservation of Natural Resources in Hudson River Estuary Watershed, Consensus of Local Site Planning Roundtable (PDF, 1.2 MB): A result of better site design roundtables conducted in 2005
- Town of Wappinger: Recommended Model Development Principles for Conservation of Natural Resources in the Hudson River Estuary Watershed , Consensus of Local Site Planning Roundtable (PDF) (1.2 MB): A result of better site design roundtables conducted in 2005
Community Planning Resources
- Creating a Natural Resources Inventory: A Guide for Communities in the Hudson River Estuary Watershed: A natural resources inventory (NRI) provides the foundation for comprehensive land-use planning that proactively considers a community's land and water resources. This manual outlines how to inventory natural and cultural assets and strategies for using an inventory in local land-use and conservation planning. It is available for free download from the Creating a Naural Resources Inventory page; limited paper copies are available for municipalities.
- Conserving Natural Areas and Wildlife in Your Community: A guide for anyone involved or interested in biodiversity conservation and local land use planning and decision-making. It describes how to find biological information about your community and the tools and techniques that local governments can use to conserve natural areas and wildlife
- Hudson River Estuary Wildlife and Habitat Conservation Framework: describes the key plants, animals, habitats, and landscape features of the Hudson River Estuary region and strategies for their conservation. The Framework outlines approaches for establishing a conservation program that addresses threats to biodiversity.
- Tools for Watershed Protection: Better Site Design Fact Sheet (PDF, 600KB)
- Tools for Watershed Protection: Stream Buffers Fact Sheet (PDF, 240 KB)
- Town on Clinton: Recommended Model Development Principles for Conservation of Natural Resources in Hudson River Estuary Watershed, Consensus of Local Site Planning Roundtable (PDF, 1.2 MB): A result of better site design roundtables conducted in 2005
- Town of Wappinger: Recommended Model Development Principles for Conservation of Natural Resources in the Hudson River Estuary Watershed , Consensus of Local Site Planning Roundtable (PDF, 1.2 MB): A result of better site design roundtables conducted in 2005
Recreation, Fishing, Swimming, Boating
- Hudson River Estuary Public Fishing and Boating Access Maps: These maps provide information about 91 public boat launch and shore fishing locations on the Hudson River between Troy and Yonkers. This document also includes a wealth of relevant information about river ecology and responsible fishing and boating to make any trip to the river safe and enjoyable while protecting the river's resources.
- Feasibility Report on Potential Swimming Access Sites Along the Hudson: This report identifies feasible sites for public swimming along the Hudson River from the Troy Dam to the Battery in Manhattan.
Hudson River Lesson Plans
These place-based, interdisciplinary lesson plans present the Hudson as context in lessons that build understandings and skills required by state standards and tests. The lessons linked below are designed for Grades 3-5. You can also find links to sources of Hudson River lessons for other grade levels on the Hudson River Lesson Plans page.
- English Language Arts: This collection of lesson plans facilitates integration of river studies with instruction in English Language Arts.
- Mathematics: These lessons use actual data from river research to construct word problems that require math skills for their solution.
- Science: These lessons explore physical and life science topics related to the Hudson.
- Social Studies: These lessons look at the Hudson Valley's history, geography and economics through the lens of the region's natural resources.
General Information about the Hudson River Estuary
- State of the Hudson: This 16 page illustrated report concisely describes progress and identifies ongoing problems. It looks at water quality, habitat, and fish and wildlife of the estuary as well as biodiversity, tributary health, access, stewardship efforts, and impacts of climate change and extreme events.
- Hudson River E-Almanac: You can read or share your own observations to weekly description of river observations from the High Peaks of the Adirondacks to New York Harbor (October 2003 - Present).
- 2001 Hudson River Estuary Action Plan (PDF, 740 KB): Provides detailed background information on the issues of concern in the Hudson River estuary and describes the Estuary Program's goals for 2001 and 2004.
Hudson River and Wildlife Observations
- Hudson River Almanac: You can read or share your own observations to weekly description of river observations from the High Peaks of the Adirondacks to New York Harbor (October 2003 - Present).
Fact Sheets
- About the Hudson River Estuary Program (PDF, 710 KB)
- Climate Change in the Hudson Valley (PDF, 191 KB)
- Woodland Pool Conservation: Amphibian Migration and Road Crossing (PDF, 730 KB)
- Tools for Watershed Protection: Better Site Design (PDF,600 KB)
- Tools for Watershed Protection: Steam Buffers (PDF, 240 KB)
Maps
- Hudson River Estuary Public Fishing and Boating Access Maps: These maps provide information about 91 public boat launch and shore fishing locations on the Hudson River between Troy and Yonkers. This document also includes a wealth of relevant information about river ecology and responsible fishing and boating to make any trip to the river safe and enjoyable while protecting the river's resources.
- Hudson River Watershed Map (PDF, 620 KB) A map of the Hudson River and its watershed
- Hudson River Miles Map (PDF, 190 KB) *Note: This is set for legal (8.5 inches x 14 inches) paper to maximize legibility, but it will work on letter (8.5 inches x 11 inches) paper as well. To obtain legal size copies, you may need to use the options in your computer's print menu to specify printout on legal size paper.
Posters
The posters shown below are available free of charge to Hudson Valley communities, organizations, and individuals. You can click on thumbnails below for an enlarged picture. Please use the contact information on the right side of this page to request a copy.
More about Hudson River Estuary Program Publications:
- Fishes of the Hudson River Poster - Discover Our Fish of the Hudson River Estuary Poster
- Hudson River Estuary Poster - Poster of the Hudson River Estaury
- Birds of the Hudson River Poster - Discover Our Birds of the Hudson River Estuary Poster
