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Research, Studies, and Technical Information
Hudson River Mainstem “Salt-Front Movement in the Hudson River Estuary, New York—Simulations by One-Dimensional Flow and Solute-Transport Models”, M. Peter de Vries and Lawrence A. Weiss. One-dimensional models as well as Solute-Transport models used to represent the salt-front movement of the Hudson River. Read Article “Flow and Chloride Transport in the Tidal Hudson River, NY”, Lawrence A. Weiss, Raymond W. Schaffranek, and M. Peter de Vries. A one-dimensional dynamic-flow model & one-dimensional solute-transport model used to evaluate the effects of possible water withdrawals on saltwater intrusion. Read Article Fish “Changes in Fish Assemblages in the Tidal Hudson River, New York”, Daniels, R. A., K.E. Limburg, R.E. Schmidt, D.L. Strayer, R.C. Chambers. 2005. Changes in fish assemblages in the tidal Hudson River, New York. American Fisheries Society Symposium 45:471-503, 2005. An account of the various ways fish within the Hudson River have reacted to the environmental changes around them. Read Article Birds “Study Plan for Avian Injury Study: Amendment for Year 2 (2007)”, U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of the Interior. 2007. A continuation of an experiment conducted in 2006 that assesses the damage PCB contamination has inflicted upon tree swallows. Read Article NRDA Assessments “Injures to Hudson River Surface Water Resources Resulting in the Loss of Navigational Services”, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of the Interior. 2006. A report on how the PCB contamination has hindered the public’s ability to use the Upper Hudson River and Champlain Canal for navigation. Read Article Water Quality “Water Quality in the Hudson River Basin: New York and Adjacent States, 1992-1995”, U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey. 1992-1995. An assessment of the water quality of the Hudson River and surrounding areas. Read Article “The Cost of Clean and Safe Water: Sustaining our Water Infrastructure” New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission. 2006. The results of a year long study which recorded and analyzed the cost of maintaining drinking water and wastewater systems within the Hudson Valley region. Read Article Biodiversity Protection “Advancing Biodiversity Conservation in the Hudson River Estuary Watershed: A Report on the Products of a Multi-stakeholder Workshop Series”, The Nature Conservancy. Shirer, B., T. Tear, K. Dolan, N. Salafsky, C. Stem. 2005. A documentation of the efforts made by The Nature Conservancy to preserve the Hudson River Estuary ecosystems that are in danger. Read Article Watershed Management “NYC DEP 2006, Watershed Protection Program Summary and Assessment”, New York City Department of Environmental Protection. 2006. A report that outlines a program which can be used to combat the problems faced by watersheds throughout the Catskill/Delaware region. Read Article Stream Monitoring and Stewardship “Hudson Basin River Watch Guidance Document: Helping to Coordinate Monitoring of Freshwater Wadeable Rivers throughout the Watershed”, Behar, S., M. Cheo, B. Alpern, A. Waterman, C. Olson, D. Burns, C. Calhoun, R. Christie, G. Dates, J. Myers, R. Bode, S. Penningroth, D. Reed. 2004. A guide on how to monitor freshwater wadeable rivers throughout the Hudson River watershed. Read Article Sediment “New York Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control”, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, 2005, Standards and specifications for selection, design, and implementation of erosion and sediment control practices. Read Article Estuary “Hudson Raritan Estuary Environmental Restoration Feasibility Study: Lower Hudson River Study Area Report”, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 2004. A report aimed at restoring the ecological function and diversity of the Lower Hudson River Estuary. It takes into account the various different conditions that must be addressed in order to prompt successful ecosystem restoration. Read Article NYS Health Advisories Related to Chemicals in Sportfish and Game “Chemicals in Sportfish and Game”, New York State Department of Health. 2007. An advisory warning the public about which fish and game to avoid and how to reduce one’s exposures to contaminants in the fish and game that they do eat. Read Article “Health Advisories on Eating Sportfish: New York City Area, Rockland and Westchester Counties and Long Island, including Marine Waters of New York State”, New York State Department of Health. 2007. General and specific advisories on what fish to and not to eat. Read Article “Adirondack Park Fish Advisory”, New York State Department of Health. 2007. An Adirondack Park Fish Advisory that highlights the risks associated with eating specific fish native to the Adirondack region. Read Article Social Marketing and Outreach “Getting Your Feet Wet with Social Marketing: A Social Marketing Guide for Watershed Programs”, Wilbur, J. 2006. A guide to effective advertising and campaigning that will “build on a foundation of issue awareness” and promote responsible behavior in accordance with the attention the issue needs and deserves. Read Article “Getting in Step: A Guide for Conducting Watershed Outreach”, New York State Department of Environmental Protection. 2003. Advice on how watershed groups, local government, and individuals can maximize the effectiveness of public outreach campaigns to reduce non-point source pollution and protect the water sources we value within society. Read Article Principles of Watershed Hydrology “Stream Processes: A Guide to Living in Harmony with Streams”, Thigpen, J. 2006. A guide to how streams work and how to manage in the case of a flood, bridge washout, and so on. Read Article |
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