A Day in the Life of the Hudson and Harbor October 15
On Wednesday, October 15, shorefronts along the Hudson River and the piers of New York Harbor will be busy with activity as thousands of students armed with seine nets, minnow pots, and water testing gear collect data on the Hudson’s fish and invertebrates, track the river’s tides and currents, and examine water chemistry and quality, during DEC’s 23rd Annual A Day in the Life of the Hudson and Harbor.
New York students, from elementary school through college, partner with DEC and environmental education centers to collect scientific data using hands-on field techniques to capture a snapshot of the river’s ecology at more than 100 waterfront sites. The data collected by students provides insights into an ecosystem spanning 160 miles of the Hudson River and New York Harbor and is posted online after the event.
A Day in the Life also has expanded into sites along the Mohawk River, the Hudson’s largest tributary, and the headwaters of the Upper Hudson River where freshwater feeds into the tidal estuary. Twenty-five enthusiastic teachers and partners are connecting students to these waterways using hands-on data collection and exploration tailored to non-tidal waters.
Participating classes represent the diversity of the school population in urban and rural communities along the estuary. This year, the program’s 23rd, more than 5,000 students and educators from more than 90 schools are expected to participate.
“Day in the Life” is sponsored by DEC’s Hudson River Estuary Program, in partnership with the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve and the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University. The event has sparked other “Day in the Life” events on waterways throughout New York State.
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