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Every year, the New York State Water Resources Institute (NYSWRI) at Cornell supports research that addresses critical water resource issues in New York State and the nation. The seminar will focus on ways in which robust science can support and influence on-ground water management and policy outcomes, and center collaborative and interdisciplinary work between academics, water resource scientists, educators, managers, and policymakers.

Abstract: 

In this talk, Jeremy Dietrich, research associate at the department of natural resources at Cornell university, and Scott Cuppet, who leads the watershed management and outreach team at the NYSDEC’s Hudson River Estuary program will present findings from their ongoing work to enhance the health of waterways in the Hudson River Estuary watershed. In 2022, they focused on two key sites in Quassaick Creek and Mill Creek to assess the impact of removing barriers, such as dams, on aquatic ecosystems. Based on post-removal analyses and site-surveys, they will share insights on how dam removal enhances water quality and benefits aquatic life. Through systematic monitoring, the project documents the biological, habitat, and physical changes post-removal, providing valuable data for informed decision-making. Jared Popoli will contextualize this work within the wider hydrological modeling efforts at NYSWRI.