Hudson River fish are contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), chemicals that can cause health risks and humans. Despite these risks, many in the Hudson River rely on fishing as a primary or secondary source of protein, or as a means of river recreation. As a result, the New York State Department of Health maintains guidance on who, where, and how much Hudson River fish can be safely consumed.
Join Clearwater’s Environmental Action Director for an overview of the current Hudson River PCB Fish Consumption Advisories and tips for how to prepare and eat fish and crabs to minimize exposure to PCBs.
About the speaker:
Jen Benson is the Director of Environmental Action at the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater. Before Clearwater, Jen worked at the Hudson River Watershed Alliance where her work encompassed building technical assistance to watershed groups, and supported watershed characterization processes. Jen also spent seven years at Riverkeeper managing the Riverkeeper Sweep and advocacy campaigns activating communities around threats to drinking water, the Hudson River, and its tributaries. She is a May 2022 graduate of Bard College with a Masters of Science in Environmental Policy.
This webinar is part of Clearwater’s Winter Webinar Series – a three-event series of thought-provoking educational virtual talks and presentations about issues directly affecting the Hudson River Valley and its communities in February 2024. Each virtual session is free and has a $25 suggested donation for those who would like to support Clearwater’s educational programming.