Long Dock Park, Beacon Site Visit

On June 18, the Hudson Valley Flood Resilience Network met at Long Dock Park in Beacon. Scenic Hudson provided a tour of the park's flood resilience measures, sharing design features to mitigate flooding both from heavy rains and from the Hudson River.

We heard presentations about resilient transportation planning and working with local media on flooding. The day closed with small group conversations about strategies for communicating flood risk.

This program is sponsored by the NYS DEC Hudson River Estuary Program and the NYS Water Resources Institute at Cornell University, and funded by the NYS Environmental Protection Fund.

The Hudson Valley Flood Resilience Network connects local governments committed to taking actionable steps to manage current and future flood risks. The Flood Resilience Network is co-facilitated by New York Sea Grant and the Hudson River Watershed Alliance.

Hudson Valley Flood Resilience Network programs and trainings are open to Members and Partners. Members are representatives from municipal and county governments in the Hudson River estuary watershed. This includes elected and appointed officials, staff, and volunteers. Partners are staff from agencies, regional organizations, or private-sector consulting firms working in the Hudson River estuary watershed that support Members’ flood resilience goals.

To join the Network and gain access to upcoming programs, visit https://www.hvfloodresiliencenetwork.org/join and complete the Member or Partner form based on your role. The Network is free to join.