Guest Articles – Save A Million Bass

November 21, 2024

Published by Riverkeeper at November 21, 2024

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Get involved to protect the Hudson’s iconic bass

Get involved to protect the Hudson’s iconic bass This update was originally published at Riverkeeper.org. _____ The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will hold a webinar on Monday, December 16 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm to consider changes to striped bass management. The Commission will also hold a virtual informational meeting on Thursday, December 5 at 6:00 pm. Register […]

November 13, 2024

Published by Riverkeeper at November 13, 2024

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Striped bass recovery remains below targets

Striped bass recovery remains below targets This update was originally published at Riverkeeper.org. _____ The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) met last week to review the most recent assessment of regional striped bass populations. The assessment found that striper mortality was slightly higher than the target for recovery, while spawning stock was well below the recovery goal. The commission […]

November 13, 2024

Published by Riverkeeper at November 13, 2024

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Environmental organizations bring lawsuit against New York for Endangered Species Act violation that imperils iconic Atlantic sturgeon

Environmental organizations bring lawsuit against New York for Endangered Species Act violation that imperils iconic Atlantic sturgeon This press release was originally published at Riverkeeper.org. Read the original release here. _____ New York – Today, the Delaware Riverkeeper Network and Riverkeeper filed an Endangered Species Act (ESA) lawsuit to force New York to address the illegal capture and killing of […]

November 13, 2024

Published by Riverkeeper at November 13, 2024

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NYSDEC’s updates to threatened species must go further to protect biodiversity

NYSDEC’s updates to threatened species must go further to protect biodiversity This article was originally written by Casey Hellman and published on riverkeeper.org. Casey Hellman is a Legal Fellow at Riverkeeper. Read the original article here. _____ The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) recently released proposed regulations to update its list of endangered, threatened, and special […]

November 13, 2024

Published by Riverkeeper at November 13, 2024

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The Grandeur of the Hudson’s Broad Bays

The Grandeur of the Hudson’s Broad Bays This article was originally written by Dr. George Jackman and published on riverkeeper.org. Dr. George Jackman was the Habitat Restoration Director at Riverkeeper. Read the original article here. _____ The Tappan Zee Bay and Haverstraw Bay are truly special bodies of water within a majestic river. These brackish embayments, or bays, are integral […]

July 23, 2024

Published by Riverkeeper at July 23, 2024

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Supporting the striped bass population requires reducing mortality rates and growing the forage fish base

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhprcLcGGBs Supporting the striped bass population requires reducing mortality rates and growing the forage fish base This article was originally written by Dr. George Jackman and published on riverkeeper.org. Dr. George Jackman was the Habitat Restoration Director at Riverkeeper, Inc. Read the original article here. _____ The current mortality rates in the recreational fishery for striped bass are unsustainable, and […]

July 7, 2024

Published by Riverkeeper at July 7, 2024

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Why recreational anglers may see plenty of striped bass stock when fishery managers say the population is declining

Why recreational anglers may see plenty of striped bass stock when fishery managers say the population is declining This article was originally written by Dr. George Jackman and published on riverkeeper.org. Dr. George Jackman is the Habitat Restoration Director at Riverkeeper, Inc. Read the original article here. _____ A common refrain amongst recreational anglers is that fishery managers are often […]