Our Mission
The River Project is a marine science field station founded in 1986 at Pier 26 in Tribeca, on the lower west side of Manhattan, in New York City. The River Project works to protect and restore the ecosystem of the Hudson River estuary through scientific research, hands-on environmental education, and urban habitat improvement.
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Our Impact
almost 7 years ago — The River Project Wetlab - Pier 40
Students on a field trip learning about oysters and their importance to New York Harbor. The River Project works with other organizations throughout New York City, including the Billion Oyster Project, to teach about oyster restoration efforts happening in the harbor and the importance of oysters as keystone species and ecosystem engineers.
almost 7 years ago — The River Project Wetlab - Pier 40
Students on a field trip at The River Project are amazed to discover the multitude of organisms that live in the Hudson River, including these snails these students are holding.