Hudson River Watershed Alliance

We’re here at the Mohawk Watershed Symposium at Union College ! A full day of inspiring presentations, great conversations, and new connections. The Mohawk River is the largest tributary to the Hudson River, and a mighty river in its own right. We’re so glad to share our programs and opportunities across the whole Hudson River watershed. #MohawkWatershedSymposium #MohawkRiver #MohawkRiverWatershed #HudsonRiverWatershed #HudsonRiverWatershedAlliance

Looking for a new book? The Hudson River Watershed Alliance has some recommendations! To celebrate World Water Day, Rough Draft Bar & Books will be donating a portion of proceeds from books sales all day on Saturday, March 22 to the Hudson River Watershed Alliance. This includes any book purchased in-store on Saturday, or any books purchased online through Rough Draft's Bookshop.org online shop: https://lnkd.in/eS469qAC Rough Draft also put together this great reading list of water books, with the Hudson River Watershed Alliance adding our recommendations: https://lnkd.in/eJ5hDzvW The Hudson River Watershed Alliance will be at Rough Draft on Saturday, March 22 from 4-6 pm to talk about books, our shared waters, and how you can support our work and get a brand new tote bag in return! More details, a link to RSVP, and the reasons why we love each of these books, available here: https://lnkd.in/eNbQeJyd

Support the Hudson River Watershed Alliance on World Water Day, and receive a special tote bag! The Hudson River Watershed Alliance will be celebrating World Water Day with an in-person gathering at Rough Draft Bar & Books in Kingston, NY this Saturday, March 22 from 4-6 pm. For a gift of $30 or more at the event, we are delighted to offer you a special Hudson River Watershed Alliance tote bag as a token of our appreciation. The tote bag is made of recycled cotton, and features a beautiful map of the Hudson River watershed by local designer Fabia Wargin. This is a brand new offer from the Hudson River Watershed Alliance. The tote bags will be available as a thank you for in-person donations at our World Water Day gathering at Rough Draft Bar & Books in Kingston. Grab a book and a beverage, and support our waters! Rough Draft will be donating a portion of food and beverage sales during our gathering on Saturday, March 22 from 4-6 pm — and from book sales all day long — to benefit our work to unite and empower communities to protect our shared waters. Rough Draft is a bookstore, bar, and cafe with a great selection of coffee and tea drinks, beer, cider, wine, and pastries. More information and RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eNbQeJyd We're looking forward to celebrating World Water Day with you! ?????????

Last Thursday, Kelly Mathews from the New York Council of Nonprofits, Inc. (NYCON) presented an introduction to fiscal sponsorship at our monthly webinar series. If you missed the webinar, check out the recording on the Hudson River Watershed Alliance YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/e7YQUGB6 Kelly defined what fiscal sponsorship actually means, three different fiscal sponsorship models, the roles and responsibilities of a fiscal sponsor vs. a sponsored project, and considerations for applying for 501c3 tax exemption. This is valuable information for watershed groups, along with any organization or other entity that might be considering partnering with watershed groups, either as a fiscal sponsor or for a sponsored project like a grant. We're grateful to Kelly for being so generous with her time to take a little more time than originally planned to answer more specific questions that let us dive in a little deeper. This program was supported by funding from the Hudson River Estuary Program, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, with support from the New York State Environmental Protection Fund, in cooperation with NEIWPCC.

Nominate a Watershed WaveMaker by March 25! ?? Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to protect our waters and communities in the Hudson River watershed? Nominate them for a Watershed WaveMaker award! Each year, the Hudson River Watershed Alliance recognizes awardees from a variety of backgrounds to represent the diversity of watershed work in the region. Nominations are due by Tuesday, March 25 through the Google Form here: https://lnkd.in/ewJQeJGS We’ll celebrate this year’s awardees at the WaveMaker Awards Benefit at the Falcon in Marlboro on June 11. More info: https://lnkd.in/ePyqiqX4 A Watershed WaveMaker can be an individual, watershed group, organization, institution, or business. For individuals, we prioritize the recognition of volunteer efforts, but anyone is eligible. Photo: 2024 Watershed WaveMaker awardees, clockwise from top left: Sergei Krasikov, Rockland Conservation & Service Corps, John Ladd, and Arm of the Sea Theater. Photo by Ava Battinelli, from the 2024 WaveMaker Awards Benefit.

Celebrate World Water Day with the Hudson River Watershed Alliance! We'll be gathering on Saturday, March 22 from 4-6 pm at Rough Draft Bar & Books in Kingston, NY. Grab a book and a beverage any time that day, and support our waters! A portion of proceeds from sales on March 22 will be donated to the Hudson River Watershed Alliance. Rough Draft is a bookstore, bar, and cafe in Uptown Kingston with a great selection of coffee and tea drinks, beer, cider, wine, and pastries. We’re so looking forward to connecting with our watershed community in-person. If you're planning to attend, RSVP for World Water Day here to help us plan ahead: https://lnkd.in/ednjxPWt Friends and families are welcome. If you can't make it in person, you can still order books from Rough Draft through bookshop.org. They've put together a great list of water-related books here, but any book purchase counts! https://lnkd.in/eyNUubDJ World Water Day is an annual United Nations Observance, held each year on March 22, focusing on the importance of freshwater around the world. World Water Day celebrates water and inspires action.

Watershed work relies on collaboration and partnerships. We get many questions from watershed groups about fiscal sponsorship, sponsored projects, and grants. We're excited to have Kelly Mathews from the New York Council of Nonprofits, Inc. (NYCON) to present at our next breakfast webinar. Join us on Thursday, March 13 from 8:30-9:30 am! Register here: https://lnkd.in/ey6vC2yr Kelly will share what fiscal sponsorship is, the roles and responsibilities of a fiscal sponsor vs. a sponsored project, and considerations for applying for 501c3 tax exemption. She will describe fiscal sponsorship models and the role a fiscal sponsor can play for emerging organizations. We’ll also hear the rationale for applying for 501c3 Tax Exempt status and the responsibilities that come with receiving it vs. working with a Fiscal Sponsor. This webinar will be beneficial for watershed groups, along with organizations or entities that are interested in partnering. Please come with your questions! This program is supported by funding from the Hudson River Estuary Program, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, with support from the New York State Environmental Protection Fund, in cooperation with NEIWPCC.

Join the Hudson Valley Flood Resilience Network for a Lunch & Learn virtual meeting this Friday! A Stormwater Solution in Hastings-on-Hudson Friday, March 7, 12-1 pm The Village of Hastings-on-Hudson was recently awarded $2.5 million through the NYS Green Resiliency Grant (GRG) Program for the construction of a detention pond and drainage bypass that will reduce peak flows and mitigate the persistent and destructive flooding experienced in a residential area. Mayor Niki Armacost will share the story of how the project came to fruition and will provide lessons learned and next steps for the village. The program will also include time for Q&A, discussion, and community updates. The Hudson Valley Flood Resilience Network connects local governments committed to taking actionable steps to manage current and future flood risks. The Network helps municipal governments from throughout the Hudson Valley access resources and navigate complex processes, while providing a platform for peer learning and support around flooding. To join the Network and gain access to our upcoming programs, visit https://lnkd.in/eGBT348m and complete either the Member or Partner form, based on your role. The Network is free to join. This program is sponsored by the Hudson River Estuary Program, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, with support from the New York State Water Resources Institute at Cornell University. Photos from James J. Hahn Engineering, P.C.'s Village of Hastings-on-Hudson Flood Study presentation

Did you miss last week's breakfast webinar? The recording is now available on the Hudson River Watershed Alliance's YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/eQ4dEYmJ Harrison Nesbit from Groundwork Hudson Valley provided an in-depth look at a new report, focused on nature-based solutions to reduce flooding at four sites along the Saw Mill River. The project, a collaboration funded by the NYS DEC’s Hudson River Estuary Program, features strategic solutions devised with input from local communities and expert consultants.

Over the past week, we presented about our watershed planning work to students at Bard College and SUNY New Paltz. We shared our watershed characterization pilot project, lessons learned, and next steps to continue to support our local watershed group partners. The students asked fantastic questions, and through discussions afterward, provided valuable perspectives on the work. It's so inspiring to connect with students who are skilled and passionate! Photos: Students from SUNY New Paltz's Geography and Environmental Studies Department, viewing and discussing maps from the Sparkill Creek Watershed Characterization Report.