One Dam at a Time, a 22-minute documentary by National Geographic “Ocean Hero” Jon Bowermaster, will showcase the dam removal efforts of Riverkeeper, a nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to the protection of the Hudson and its tributaries. Two upcoming screenings of the film, one virtual and one in person, will take place next week.
By Ryan Keegan
Along the edge of Newburgh's Quassaick Creek, George Jackman, Riverkeeper's director of Habitat Restoration, watches closely as a Kobelco excavator meticulously drills into the Strooks Felt Dam. As he observes the excavator releasing a cascade of flowing water, Jackman's pensive expression transforms into one of satisfaction, fully aware that these efforts will enhance the habitats of nearby fish species.…[ Read more ]