DEC Hudson River Estuary Program to Host Hudson River Summit

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Hudson River Estuary Program will host a Hudson River Summit on Thursday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to

3:30 p.m. at The Grandview, overlooking the Hudson in Poughkeepsie. Co-sponsored by Historic Hudson River Towns, the Summit keynote address will be delivered by DEC Commissioner Joe Martens.

“The Hudson River Summit is an opportunity to come together around a shared vision: to help people protect, revitalize and enjoy the estuary—and to develop effective partnerships to accomplish this,” said Commissioner Martens.

“Historic Hudson River Towns is pleased to partner with New York State DEC as a co-sponsor of the Hudson River Summit,” said Jerry Faiella, executive director of the consortium of riverfront communities. “Conserving the environment of our estuary is essential if we are to continue attracting people who want to live, work in or visit this scenic and historic area.”

The Hudson River Summit will focus on building successful collaborations to implement the 2015-2020 Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda, a blueprint to achieve six key benefits: clean water; resilient communities; vital estuarine ecosystem; conservation of its fish, wildlife, and habitats; preservation of the region’s natural scenery; and enhanced opportunities for education, river access, recreation and inspiration.

Registration for the Summit, which includes a continental breakfast and lunch, is $35. Student registration is $20. To register and for more information, go to www.hudsonriver.com.

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