The Hudson River Foundation

05/12/2026

The deadline to apply for City of Water Day grant funding is May 15!

Planning an on- or near-water event across NYC, Westchester, Rockland, or New Jersey? Events like kayaking, boating, workshops, shoreline activities, and community programs are eligible for $1,000-$4,000 in micro-grant funding.

📢 Funding applications are due May 15
📌 General event registration is open through July 10

To be considered for funding, applications must be submitted via the link below and focus on this year's theme “Living with Water: Celebrating Access to the Waterways That Connect Us.” Partnerships with other organizations are encouraged!

Learn more and apply: https://forms.gle/DipNrVC6JmX9XtK2A

05/12/2026

How can regional collaboration strengthen stewardship across our shared waters?

For our latest Tidal Exchange newsletter spotlight, we connected with Dr. Kirk Barrett, Rahway River Watershed Association President and incoming New Jersey Co-Chair of the NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program’s Citizens Advisory Committee, to discuss watershed management, urban river restoration, and opportunities to strengthen collaboration among grassroots groups across the region.

In the interview, Kirk highlights the role of the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) in bringing community perspectives into the NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program’s work.

CAC meetings are held quarterly and open to the public. Interested in getting involved? Sign up for our mailing list to stay informed about upcoming meetings and opportunities to participate.

Read our April newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/hudsonriver.org/april-tidal-exchange-11045231

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05/11/2026

Have you been following our research on aquatic connectivity across the Hudson-Raritan Estuary?

A new report published by the NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program and the Hudson River Foundation examines how dams, culverts, and bridges affect aquatic species migration and movement in two Raritan Bayshore subwatersheds in New Jersey.

Authored by Associate Scientist Laura Logozzo, Ph.D., “Road-Stream Crossings and Aquatic Connectivity in the Matawan Creek Subwatershed” assesses 82 road-stream crossings based on aquatic connectivity, vulnerability to storms, and infrastructure condition. The findings, which identify seven priority projects—including two crossings which are severe barriers for migratory fish, aim to help partners advance restoration planning and identify where climate- and connectivity-friendly improvements can have the greatest impact.

Read the full report: https://hudsonriver.org/new-report-assesses-road-stream-crossings-and-aquatic-connectivity-in-the-matawan-creek-subwatershed/

05/08/2026

Community-centered restoration is rooted in local knowledge, strong partnerships, and a shared commitment to healthier waterways.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to support local organizations like Marine Park Alliance through our NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program’s Advancing Habitat Restoration with Community initiative, which recently awarded the organization $75,000—the largest grant in its history—to advance a community-driven effort to restore salt marsh and upland habitats surrounding Gerritsen Creek in Brooklyn’s Marine Park.

Building on decades of restoration work by local, state, and federal partners, the project will help identify priority restoration opportunities, develop early-stage designs, and lay the groundwork for future investment in this important coastal ecosystem.

Congratulations to Marine Park Alliance on this important milestone!

Read more about the project: https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-alliance-receives-largest-award-in-organizations-history/

Learn more about the grant initiative: https://hudsonriver.org/the-ny-nj-harbor-estuary-program-awards-three-grants-to-advance-community-driven-habitat-restoration-across-the-estuary/

Marine Park Alliance (MPA) has been awarded a $75,000 grant through the Hudson River Foundation’s (HRF) “Advancing Habitat Restoration with Community” initiative to develop a community-driven restoration framework for Marine Park. According to the April 30th award announcement, the project wil...

05/07/2026

Last week, our team was out in the field collecting environmental DNA (eDNA) samples in New Jersey—work that’s helping uncover how and may be limiting species movement into across the Hudson-Raritan region.

Led by our Senior Scientist for Ecological Restoration, Isabelle Stinnette, in collaboration with Jason Adolf of Monmouth University, and joined by our team members Laura Logozzo, Ph.D., and Zoe Screwvala, this effort is focused on identifying barriers to aquatic connectivity as well as where restoration actions can make the greatest impact.

Stay tuned for more as this research continues!

05/01/2026

Last weekend, our Harlem River Artist-in-Residence Alethea Pace presented "Listening With: Harlem River" at Pregones / PRTT in the Bronx—marking the culmination of her year-long residency by bringing together community members and partners to reflect on their connections to the river.

Through film, performance, and dialogue, the event explored the Harlem River as a living system shaped by history, memory, and community. Highlights included "Come Daylight," a short dance film retracing the path of Cromwell Creek (a long-buried waterway that once fed into the Harlem River) and excerpts from "Is Not Yet," a performance work imagining a future where nature is understood as kin. The evening also featured a panel discussion on how storytelling across disciplines can shift perspectives toward more ecocentric approaches.

Grounded in months of engagement along the river, the work highlighted how art and storytelling can deepen connections to local waterways—and open new pathways for stewardship and resilience.

The Artist-in-Residence program was a pilot funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and facilitated by the Bronx and Harlem Rivers Urban Waters Federal Partnership and the NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program in collaboration with the Bronx Arts.

Learn more: https://hudsonriver.org/article/artist-in-residence/

04/30/2026

The April edition of our Tidal Exchange newsletter is out!

This month, we’re spotlighting Dr. Kirk Barrett of the Rahway River Watershed Association and sharing updates on the impacts of our programs and partnerships across the Hudson River, estuary, and watershed—from community-driven restoration to our latest research, engagements, and regional collaborations.

Read the full newsletter: https://buff.ly/CktdueX

04/29/2026

Looking to strengthen your applied research skills and connect with others working at the intersection of social science and decision-making?

Don’t miss the opportunity to take part in our upcoming Research for Impact Workshop, designed to help early-career researchers translate science into real-world outcomes across the Hudson River watershed.

The workshop, “The Why and How of Research for Impact,” will take place on May 12, 2026, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Foundation’s office in New York City.

Facilitated by our very own Rupu Gupta, the session will include an interactive presentation by Arika Virapongse, along with discussions on collaborative research in practice—offering a chance to build practical skills and connect with peers and practitioners.

Space is limited. Learn more and express your interest here: https://buff.ly/rGMK87g

04/22/2026

🌎️This Earth Day, we’re reminded that understanding our environment is essential to supporting its future.

At the Hudson River Foundation, we support science and partnerships that help deepen our understanding of the Hudson River, estuary, and watershed so that researchers, communities, and decision makers can take informed actions to protect and sustain it.

From long-term monitoring to habitat restoration and community engagement, our work helps ensure the river remains a vital resource for the people and wildlife who depend on it.

Learn more about how we’re supporting science and stewardship across the Hudson River: https://hudsonriver.org/

04/21/2026

Advancing science and restoration takes time—and each year brings meaningful progress.

Our 2025 Annual Report shares highlights from across our growing portfolio of programs supporting research, restoration, and engagement throughout the Hudson River, estuary, and watershed.

Take a look at what we’ve been working on: https://hudsonriver.org/hudson-river-foundation-releases-2025-annual-report/

04/20/2026

Interested in using social science research to inform real-world decisions?

The Hudson River Foundation is hosting a Collaborative Research for Impact Workshop Series for graduate students and early-career researchers looking to build the practical skills needed to better support social and ecological outcomes across the Hudson River watershed.

Our first workshop, “The Why and How of Research for Impact,” will be held on May 12, 2026, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Foundation’s office. The session will feature an interactive presentation by Dr. Arika Virapongse, followed by facilitated discussions on how to design and conduct research in collaboration with partners and decision-makers. Lunch will be provided.

Space is limited—learn more and fill out the form to express your interest here: https://buff.ly/rGMK87g