Fish Disease Halts Walleye, Pike and Muskellunge Production and Stocking

The rapidly increasing distribution of Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia virus (VHSv) in Michigan waters is forcing the Department of Natural Resources to place a one-year moratorium on walleye, northern pike, and muskellunge production and stocking ensure the disease is not inadvertently spread by DNR activities, and to protect the state's fish hatchery system. <read more>

Important Information About the Delaware System

The Delaware River has been mismanaged since the Supreme Court partitioned the vast Delaware River and its many tributaries to ensure sufficient water supplies for New York City, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Inflexible and antiquated rules designed over a half century ago result in fish kills, a depressed recreational economy, communities in fear of flooding, and a damaged ecosystem. The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) will soon be voting on a new proposal for managing water releases from three New York City reservoirs that directly impact 120 miles of rivers, including the famed upper main stem of the Delaware River, the West Branch Delaware, East Branch Delaware, and Neversink Rivers. The deadline for public comment is April 6th.  We need you to tell the Governors and New York City that the Delaware River ecosystem must be protected.
<read more about the adaptive release policy >

lPN Virus at a Long Island Hatchery

The Connetquot trout have contracted a disease that is transferable to other trout. We will require waders and nets to be disinfected prior to leaving the parking lot. We will supply the disinfectant but it is up to each of us to ensure we do not spread this to any other water, especially our Croton Watershed. <read more> (PDF Reader required)

Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) in New York

Viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) virus is a serious pathogen of fresh and saltwater fish that is causing an emerging disease in the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada <read more>.

Stream Watch

Help to keep an eye on the local rivers and streams. Report any problems you see. Things to look for:

People not following the regulations - not adhering to size and number of fish limits, fishing with live bait, fishing out of season, etc.

Pollution - runoff from roads eroding banks, people dumping garbage, commercial businesses putting waste in the river

Unusual flows - water levels that are too high or too low

High Water Temperatures - by law, minimum flows are to be maintained to keep water levels and water temperatures at acceptable levels

If you see a problem contact the following 24/7 hotlines:

NYC DEP: 888-H2O-SHED

NYS DEC: 800-TIPP-DEC

NYS Dept Env Conservation

You can also contact our NYS DEC Regional Office in New Paltz Office - 845-256-3000 Ron Pierce - 845-256-3068 Fax - 845-255-4659

Rock Rolling

Our "Rock Rollers" perform a number of different stream improvements on a number of the local rivers. We're always looking for volunteers and it's a great way to learn about our local streams.

Stream Testing

We monitor a number of streams in the Croton Watershed area. We are also expanding our testing to include macro-invertebrate testing (identifying and counting different types of insects).