Is it safe to swim in the Hudson River?

Is it safe to swim in the Hudson River? Experts say it's safe to swim in most of the Hudson most of the time — though things get dicey after it rains.

What is the water quality of the Hudson River?

Overall, our data show that most of the river is safe for swimming most of the time, but water quality is highly variable. Many tributaries, shorelines and areas near Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) outfalls can remain unsafe for swimming for 2-3 days after rain.

Is it safe to fish in the Hudson River?

Hudson waters north of the dam to Hudson Falls are open to sports fishing on a catch-and-release basis only, and eating fish from any part of the river is discouraged, according to advisories from the state Department of Health.

What lives inside the Hudson River?

Conservation priorities include: Brackish and freshwater tidal wetlands that provide essential habitat for diamondback terrapins, fiddler crabs, rails and killifish, river otter, turtles, bald eagles and other raptors, marsh wrens and herons, crayfish and dragonflies and blackbirds.

Has anyone swam the Hudson River?

A 53-year-old swam the entire length of the Hudson River as part of his life's work: The mission isn't complete Lewis Pugh, a 53-year-old endurance swimmer, holds a unique distinction: he is the only person to have completed long-distance swims in all the world's oceans.

Can you swim on your period?

Yes, You Can Swim On Your Period. It's safe to hit the water on your period, as long as you wear a tampon or menstrual cup while you're swimming. We've got the facts on swimming on your period and what period products can help and which one's you should probably altogether avoid.

Is the Hudson River fresh or saltwater?

For about half its length, the Hudson is actually a tidal estuary, where salt water from the ocean combines with fresh water from northern tributaries. The Hudson is tidal from the mouth of the Hudson in New York Harbor to the Federal Dam in Troy, a distance of about 153 miles.

Are there predators in the Hudson River?

Predators like blue crabs and sturgeons do eat zebra mussels, but have never been shown to control natural populations. Research on new control measures, including biological controls, is ongoing, but the changes we've seen to the Hudson's ecosystem probably are irreversible or at least long-lasting.