When Henry Hudson arrived in New York harbor 400 years ago, he found a pristine marine ecosystem, but centuries of industrial activity have taken a toll on the Hudson River estuary.

Join Andrew Juhl, Doherty Associate Research Scientist, Columbia University, and Alex Matthiessen, Hudson Riverkeeper and President of Riverkeeper, in a discussion moderated by Walter Mugden, Director, Division of Environmental Planning & Protection, EPA Region 2, on the progress that has been made on the water quality of the Hudson estuary and the challenges that still exist. Presented in conjunction with "Mannahatta/Manhattan: A Natural History of New York
City."

Location:

Museum of the City of New York
1220 Fifth Avenue at 104th Street

Reservations required.

$6 Museum members; $8 seniors and students; $12 non-members.

For tickets click HERE or call 212.534.1672, ext. 3395