A Stormwater Solution in Hastings-on-Hudson

A screenshot from the Lunch & Learn with Mayor Nicola Armacost

in 2024, The Village of Hastings-on-Hudson was awarded $2.5 million through the NYS Green Resiliency Grant (GRG) Program for the construction of a detention pond and drainage bypass that will reduce peak flows and mitigate the persistent and destructive flooding experienced in a residential area. Mayor Niki Armacost shared the story of how the project came to fruition, lessons learned, and next steps for the village. The program included time for Q&A, discussion, and community updates. 

This program is sponsored by the Hudson River Estuary Program, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, with support from the New York State Water Resources Institute at Cornell University.

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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.