She’s trying predict fecal bacteria contamination of the river, and researching how environmental degradation disproportionately harms disadvantaged communities.
Interns developed skills in science communication by creating educational materials about the river’s colorful stories, myths, and misunderstandings.
In a summer program, students learned about and discussed the science of the Hudson River watershed, as well as the social issues present in their daily lives.
A student group examined the types of microplastics entering the river, and created a way for citizen scientists to help with the research.
The newly renovated research facility will host an educational mural that combines art and science.
Join us on Saturday, June 1st to explore one of New York’s most underrated treasures: our productive waterways!
Exploring the complex history of the river’s pollution and conservation, a show at the New-York Historical Society highlights the holistic solution proposed by Earth Institute faculty member Kate Orff.
A new study shows that fecal bacteria from sewage can persist in far greater quantities in near-shore sediments than in the water of the Hudson River.
A comprehensive plan outlines ways to clean up the Hudson River and reduce the impacts from development and climate change.
Plastic microbeads, common in soap, toothpaste and other consumer products, are flooding waters. A team from Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory is doing the first large-scale assessment of their impact on New York’s waterways.
