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When:
Wednesday, June 4th
5-7pm
Details:
On the Hudson River near where sturgeon spend their summers, join us at Boscobel for a discussion of the past, present, and future of the endangered shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum) as part of our ongoing lecture series on the ecology of the. Hudson River Valley. Shortnose sturgeon are ancient animals that swam in our waters when the dinosaurs roamed the earth and still look very similar. Sturgeon have been a cultural touchstone for thousands of years, from Indigenous Lenape traditions, to the tall-tales of Washington Irving, to inspiring young scientists today. Learn how the Hudson River shortnose sturgeon population has changed over time. Join four experts for an hour-long lecture discussing the history of sturgeon in the Hudson River Valley, circumstances which led to decimation of their population, and research currently being conducted.
Speakers:
Amanda Higgs -Fisheries Biologist, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation/ Cornell University DNRE
Chris Bowser – Education Coordinator, Hudson River Estuary Program and Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve
Dewayne Fox, PhD – Professor, Delaware State University
Stephania Bolden, PhD – Sturgeon Coordinator, NOAA Southeast Region (Retired)
