Our Mission
The Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve’s mission is to improve the health and resilience of the Hudson River Estuary by conserving estuarine habitats through integrated education, training, stewardship, restoration, monitoring, and research programs.
News & Announcements
HRNERR Monitoring Network Tracks Summer Flood Events
What does a 1000-year rainfall event actually mean? Data from HRNERR weather and water quality stations shed light on recent flood events.
Upcoming Events
Davidson Fellowship Opportunity Overview and Q&A Session
On November 2, interested applicants can join NOAA staff to learn more about the 2027-2029 Davidson Fellowship.
Research, Education,
Stewardship, & Training
As part of a nationwide network of Reserves sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, we put federal funding, science, and tools to work on behalf of Hudson River communities and natural resources.
Bring the Estuary to Your Inbox
The crew of the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater spotted a brown booby, featured in a July 2026 edition of the Hudson River Almanac courtesy of Chloe Grey Smith.
Hudson River Almanac
The Hudson River Almanac is a weekly natural history newsletter that covers the Hudson from the High Peaks of the Adirondacks to New York Harbor. It seeks to capture the river’s spirit, magic, and science by presenting observations from many individuals who delight in the diversity of nature in the Hudson Valley.
RiverNet
Hudson RiverNet is biweekly newsletter produced by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Hudson River Estuary Program. RiverNet provides information on grant announcements, educational training and community planning assistance opportunities, events, activities, and other news related to the Hudson River estuary. RiverNet also highlights research results and updates related to restoration projects and natural resource conservation efforts.