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Fishkill Creek
Hudson Valley, New York
Fishkill Creek, “little water that flows into big water”, is an important part of the Hudson River estuary.
The mission of the Fishkill Creek Watershed Alliance is to protect, preserve and restore the natural resources of the Fishkill Creek watershed through collaborative efforts with local agencies, municipalities, non-governmental organizations, and citizens. We aim to promote sustainable land use practices, protect water quality, and enhance recreational opportunities while preserving the unique character of the watershed.
Our May through July samplings went great, results are in and we will share a preliminary report at our upcoming Public Meeting on Thur August 7!
Next round of Community Creek Water Testing is Sunday Sept 14.
“Estuary Team” will start at Madame Brett Park at 8.30am and finish at Sarah Taylor Park in Fishkill. “Upper Team” will start at Tymor Park at 8.30am in Union Vale and move downstream to Hopewell Recreation Park in Hopewell Junction. Map of testing sites here.
Register to sample here: https://slotted.co/fishkillsampling
For more info check our Creek Testing page.
Help us raise money to pay for the testing! We are about $1000 short of our target for 2025. Donate safely with PayPal:
FCWA Public Meeting: Thursday August 7, 5-6.30pm
Join our upcoming public meeting on August 7
On the agenda: our water quality monitoring report for May - July, Beacon’s initiative to control the spread of Japanese Knotweed, upcoming application to DEC Hudson Estuary Program grant, updates about our work to develop a more resilient organization, and much more!
Meeting can joined in person or online. More info and full agenda on our EVENTS page.
Add the meeting to your calendar here
Microplastics in Fishkill Creek: study
Our partners at Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries have worked with local K12 students over the course 2 seasons - spring and fall - to collect microplastics samples at three distinct sites, Sarah Taylor Park, Doug Phillips Park, and Hopewell Recreation Beach in Fishkill, NY.
The study looked to determine the abundance and distribution of microplastics in a creek system as well as to determine the relationship between microplastic concentration and the creek flow rate.
Physical and chemical properties of the microplastic samples were characterized, including size, shape, color, and polymer type. These findings underscore the pressing need for mitigation strategies to address microplastic pollution in aquatic ecosystems.
Report an Issue
Witness illegal dumping? Suspicious substance in the water? Construction runoff in the creek? Zoning change in your town that might threaten the watershed? Get in touch and we will help connect you with proper authorities or advise on a course of action.
Projects
Learn about some of our ongoing projects: watershed characterization, dam removals, water quality testing
Enjoy Our Watershed!
Check our brand new pages with information on Fishing, Parks and Recreation pages! We are working on Kayaking, Cycling, Bird Watching and Trails pages. Want to contribute - write some copy, help with the design, share some photos, drawings or videos? Get in touch!