Westchester Insider: Westchester County Parks: WESTCHESTER COUNTY PARKS CONSERVATION DIVISION RECEIVES GRANT FROM THE STATE FOR THE HUDSON RIVER FISH ADVISORY OUTREACH PROJECT.

 

WESTCHESTER COUNTY PARKS CONSERVATION DIVISION

RECEIVES GRANT FROM THE STATE FOR

THE HUDSON RIVER FISH ADVISORY OUTREACH PROJECT

 

(Ardsley, NY) – The Westchester County Parks Conservation division received a grant from New York State for the Hudson River Fish Advisory Outreach Project. The division was awarded $15,000 per year through Dec. 31, 2023.

 

The Hudson River Fish Advisory Outreach Project’s mission is to educate the public about fishing and fish consumption, and its accompanying advisories and regulations by appointing ambassadors to provide information at our parks, beginning with Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson in 2022, followed by Oscawana Park in Croton-on-Hudson and George’s Island in Montrose in 2023.

 

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “Fishing is a common pastime in Westchester County, and it is important that those who actively fish are educated and prepared. I am confident the Westchester County Parks Conservation Division and its ambassadors will provide the community with all necessary information.”

 

Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation, Kathy O’Connor said, “I’m thrilled that the Conservation Division has been awarded such an important grant and are providing residents with a fun and interactive way to learn more about fishing in our parks.”

 

In addition to Croton Point Park, ambassadors can be found across the county at various events this summer including local farmers markets and County events like Heritage Cultural Festivals alongside an interactive educational stand-in display that allows visitors to learn about the mission in a fun way through various handouts, which are available in English and Spanish, as well as photo opportunities. The display is also located at Croton Point Park and visitors are encouraged to share photos on social media using #PRCFishingAmbassadors.

Additional information can be found on the New York State Department of Health - https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/outdoors/fish/health_advisories/regional/hudson_valley_and_capital_district.htm