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Fishkill Creek
Hudson Valley, New York
Fishkill Creek, “little water that flows into big water”, is an important part of the Hudson River estuary.
The mission of the Fishkill Creek Watershed Alliance is to protect, preserve and restore the natural resources of the Fishkill Creek watershed through collaborative efforts with local agencies, municipalities, non-governmental organizations, and citizens. We aim to promote sustainable land use practices, protect water quality, and enhance recreational opportunities while preserving the unique character of the watershed.
Community Water Quality Testing
We are happy to announce a roll out of Community Creek Water Testing!
Starting May 2025 on second Saturday of each month we will have volunteers (YOU!) collect water samples at various locations of the watershed and then bring them to a lab for analysis. Creek waters will be tested for:
Fecal Indicating Bacteria Analysis: Detection of Enterococcus and E. coli to assess microbial contamination in water sources.
Chemicals, metals, trace elements, organic compounds and algae, turbidity.
Onsite water quality monitoring of temperature, dissolved oxygen, and conductivity, pH testing.
Interested? Volunteers will be trained in safe water sample collection techniques. “Runners” to the lab will get a chance to learn how to use advanced lab testing equipment!
Get in touch! fishkillwatershed@gmail.com
2025 Earth Day Events!
Various towns in watershed are holding Earth Day events. Visit EVENTS page for more info. Quick sampling:
East Fishkill Earth Day and Arbor day, Sat April 26. More info here
Beacon Earth Day clean up, trails clearing & riparian buffer planting followed by Green Fair at Hudson Valley Brewery. Sat April 26. More info here
Dutchess County Earth Day Event at the Environmental Cooperative. Sat April 26. More info here
Report an Issue
Witness illegal dumping? Suspicious substance in the water? Construction runoff in the creek? Zoning change in your town that might threaten the watershed? Get in touch and we will help connect you with proper authorities or advise on a course of action.
FCWA Public Meeting: Thur April 10, 5-6.30pm
Join our upcoming public meeting on April 10 to learn more about the Alliance work around the watershed, meet other people, perhaps volunteer to become a member? Meeting can joined in person or online.
On the agenda: updates about our Capacity Building work with Hudson River Watershed Alliance, upcoming community water quality testing program, report from Riverkeeper Hudson River Water Quality Monitoring Collaborative Workshop, announcement of Aquatic Connectivity study grant from Water Resource Institute / DEC and more.
Add the meeting to your calendar here
Enjoy Our Watershed!
Check our brand new pages with information on Fishing, Parks and Recreation pages! We are working on Kayaking, Cycling, Bird Watching and Trails pages. Want to contribute - write some copy, help with the design, share some photos, drawings or videos? Get in touch!
Projects
Learn about some of our ongoing projects: watershed characterization, dam removals, water quality testing