Local NYC-area Interest

The River Project: www.riverproject.org
Located on Pier 26 on Manhattan's west side, this marine biology field station is dedicated to education and research on restoring and protecting marine wildlife native to the area.

Riverkeeper: www.riverkeeper.org
An organization dedicated to stopping polluters and protecting the Hudson River.

New York Aquarium: www.nyaquarium.com
Located in Coney Island, Brooklyn, the aquarium has numerous educational programs and provides visitors with a great deal of information on marine conservation issues.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: Freshwater Fishes of New York: www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dfwmr/fish/fishspecs/index.html
Information on freshwater fishes native to New York State.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: Division of Fish, Wildlife & Marine Resources: www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dfwmr/index.html
Information on New York State programs, laws, and conservation efforts.

Hudson River Estuary Program: www.dec.state.ny.us/website/hudson/hrep.html
A regional partnership working to protect and restore the estuary.