Our River Project

Hands-on STEM education programs focused on wildlife, sustainability and our Park environment that empower the next generation of scientists using the Hudson River as a classroom.

Guided activities, experiments and videos that bring local waters, wildlife and science to life. Connect with the Hudson River virtually using common household items, your device of choice and printable worksheets.

HRPK continuously measures Hudson River environmental conditions at Pier 25 and Pier 84. Explore this dashboard to learn more about the physical and environmental factors that affect our local water environment.

The Wetlab is the site of our River Project’s flow-through native aquarium system and marine biology field station. This facility displays a rotating exhibit of fish and other species collected from the Hudson River Estuary.

Our River Project team conducts ongoing research and monitoring projects to help protect and restore the Park’s 400-acre Estuarine Sanctuary. Current projects are focused on fish ecology, eDNA, microplastics, shoreline debris, oysters, pathogens, water quality and more.

Plastic pollution harms our local waterways and wildlife. The Park is committed to addressing this issue through microplastic research, shoreline debris surveys and the Park Over Plastic initiative.

Oysters are filter feeders that clean waterways, protect our shorelines and build habitat. The Park leads several studies to research and restore this keystone species in the Estuarine Sanctuary.

The Tribeca Habitat Enhancement Project is a large-scale restoration initiative in Hudson River Park. This project deployed a variety of habitat features and added an incredible 11 million oysters in the Park’s Estuarine Sanctuary.

This digital field guide shares interesting facts about the most common species of fish, invertebrates and reptiles typically found in our Wetlab, a flow-through aquarium located at HRPK’s Pier 40.

Hudson River Park’s Estuarine Sanctuary is home to over 85 species of fish. The Park monitors the presence and diversity of fish year-round using multiple surveying methods, including a fish collection survey and environmental DNA research.

Paid internship opportunities for students and recent graduates seeking experience in environmental education and field science to help build STEM communication, research and leadership skills.

Learn about The River Project’s history as a leader in Hudson River Estuary research and education since 1986.