Lecture: Hudson River Ecology - How is the River Doing & How do we Know?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Contact: Emma Cariello/Museum Educator/[email protected]
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Event: Hudson River Ecology: How is the River Doing and How do we Know?
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - 7:00 PM
Location: Hudson River Maritime Museum - Kingston, NY
​Pricing: $10/person, $5/member

Event Description: Both natural phenomena and human activities are putting stress on the Hudson River, which could impact its ability to stay resilient and meet our needs. Aquatic ecologist, Dr. Stuart Findlay reviews some of these pressures and how climate change, alongside the historical and ongoing human interactions, has negatively impacted the ecology of the river, creating a tangled web of competing interests and sometimes even contradictory solutions. Showcasing examples from his decades of research and monitoring, Findlay will discuss suitable solutions that balance ecological health with human needs to protect and restore the Hudson River.

Our Presenter: Dr. Stuart Findlay has worked on the Hudson River for over 30 years. His research on sensitive wetlands, shoreline restoration, and environmental monitoring is helping to guide the river’s recovery. Findlay works closely with the Hudson River Environmental Conditions Observing System (HRECOS) and directed the installation of a monitoring station that continually records the river’s salinity, dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity, and water elevation – a key management tool to facilitate a quick response to threats such as harmful contaminants or floods. He also studies the impacts of shoreline modification and guides sustainable management practices to protect native species and their habitats and has been an advisor to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for more than 25 years.

The Follow the River Lecture Series is Sponsored by Rondout Savings Bank.