The Hudson River Estuary

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511550539

The Hudson River Estuary is a comprehensive look at the physical, chemical, biological and environmental management issues that are important to our understanding of the Hudson River. Chapters cover the entire range of fields necessary to understanding the workings of the Hudson River estuary; the physics, bedrock geological setting and sedimentological processes of the estuary; ecosystem-level processes and biological interactions; and environmental issues such as fisheries, toxic substances, and the effect of nutrient input from densely populated areas. This 2006 book places special emphasis on important issues specific to the Hudson, such as the effect of power plants and high concentrations of PCBs. The chapters are written by specialists at a level that is accessible to students, teachers and the interested layperson. The Hudson River Estuary is a fascinating scientific biography of a major estuary, with relevance to the study of any similar natural system in the world.

This work will be a valuable addition, particularly for those collections supporting aquatic biology and/or environmental issues program. Highly recommended.
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Frontmatter
pp i-iv
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Contents
pp v-viii
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Preface
pp ix-x
- By Jeffrey S. Levinton, Distinguished Professor of Ecology and Evolution Stony Brook University, John R. Waldman, Professor of Biology Queens College of the City University of New York
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List of Contributors
pp xi-xiv
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The Hudson River Estuary
pp xv-xvi
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1 - The Hudson River Estuary: Executive Summary
pp 1-10
- By Jeffrey S. Levinton, Department of Ecology and Evolution, Stony Brook University, John R. Waldman, Hudson River Foundation
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GEOLOGICAL, PHYSICAL, AND CHEMICAL SETTING OF THE HUDSON
pp 11-12
- By Jeffrey S. Levinton, Distinguished Professor of Ecology and Evolution Stony Brook University, John R. Waldman, Professor of Biology Queens College of the City University of New York
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2 - The Hudson River Valley: Geological History, Landforms, and Resources
pp 13-23
- By Les Sirkin, Deceased, Henry Bokuniewicz, Marine Sciences Research Center, Stony Brook University
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3 - The Physical Oceanography Processes in the Hudson River Estuary
pp 24-38
- By W. Rockwell Geyer, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Robert Chant, Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences, Rutgers University
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4 - Sedimentary Processes in the Hudson River Estuary
pp 39-50
- By Henry Bokuniewicz, Marine Sciences Research Center, Stony Brook University
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5 - Benthic Habitat Mapping in the Hudson River Estuary
pp 51-64
- By Robin E. Bell, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Roger D. Flood, Marine Sciences Research Center, Stony Brook University, Suzanne Carbotte, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, William B. F. Ryan, Ryan, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Cecilia McHugh, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Queens College, City University of New York, Milene Cormier, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Roelof Versteeg, Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory, Henry Bokuniewicz, Marine Sciences Research Center, Stony Brook University, Vicki Lynn Ferrini, Marine Sciences Research Center, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Joanne Thissen, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, John W. Ladd, Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve, New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation, Elizabeth A. Blair, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Bard College Field Station
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6 - Reconstructing Sediment Chronologies in the Hudson River Estuary
pp 65-78
- By J. Kirk Cochran, Marine Sciences Research Center, Stony Brook University, David J. Hirschberg, Marine Sciences Research Center, Stony Brook University, Huan Feng, Dept. of Earth and Environmental Studies, Montclair State University
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7 - Major Ion Geochemistry and Drinking Water Supply Issues in the Hudson River Basin
pp 79-96
- By H. James Simpson, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University, Steven N. Chillrud, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University, Richard F. Bopp, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Edward Shuster, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Damon A. Chaky, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University
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PRIMARY PRODUCTION, MICROBIAL DYNAMICS, AND NUTRIENT DYNAMICS OF THE HUDSON
pp 97-98
- By Jeffrey S. Levinton, Distinguished Professor of Ecology and Evolution Stony Brook University, John R. Waldman, Professor of Biology Queens College of the City University of New York
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8 - Bacterial Abundance, Growth, and Metabolism in the Tidal Freshwater Hudson River
pp 99-106
- By Stuart E. G. Findlay, Institute of Ecosystem Studies
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9 - Primary Production and Its Regulation in the Tidal-Freshwater Hudson River
pp 107-120
- By Jonathan J. Cole, Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Nina F. Caraco, Institute of Ecosystem Studies
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10 - Wastewater and Watershed Influences on Primary Productivity and Oxygen Dynamics in the Lower Hudson River Estuary
pp 121-139
- By Robert W. Howarth, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Cornell University, Roxanne Marino, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Cornell University, Dennis P. Swaney, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Cornell University, Elizabeth W. Boyer, Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management, University of California
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11 - Modeling Primary Production in the Lower Hudson River Estuary
pp 140-154
- By Robin Landeck Miller, HydroQual, Inc., John P. St. John, HydroQual, Inc.
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HUDSON RIVER COMMUNITIES, FOOD WEBS, AND FISHERIES
pp 155-156
- By Jeffrey S. Levinton, Distinguished Professor of Ecology and Evolution Stony Brook University, John R. Waldman, Professor of Biology Queens College of the City University of New York
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12 - Larval Migrations Between the Hudson River Estuary and New York Bight
pp 157-170
- By Steven G. Morgan, Bodega Marine Laboratory, University of California at Davis
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13 - The Diadromous Fish Fauna of the Hudson River: Life Histories, Conservation Concerns, and Research Avenues
pp 171-188
- By John R. Waldman, Hudson River Foundation
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14 - Fisheries of the Hudson River Estuary
pp 189-204
- By Karin E. Limburg, State University of New York, College of Environmental Science Forestry, Kathryn A. Hattala, Hudson River Fisheries Unit, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Andrew W. Kahnle, Hudson River Fisheries Unit, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, John R. Waldman, Hudson River Foundation
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15 - The Role of Tributaries in the Biology of Hudson River Fishes
pp 205-216
- By Robert E. Schmidt, Hudsonia Limited and Simon's Rock College, Thomas R. Lake, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Hudson River Estuary Program
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16 - Ecology of the Hudson River Zooplankton Community
pp 217-229
- By Michael L. Pace, Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Darcy J. Lonsdale, Marine Sciences Research Center, Stony Brook University
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17 - Submersed Macrophyte Distribution and Function in the Tidal Freshwater Hudson River
pp 230-241
- By Stuart Findlay, Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Cathleen Wigand, United States Environmental Protection Agency, W. Charles Nieder, Hudson River NERR/New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
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18 - Long-Term and Large-Scale Patterns in the Benthic Communities of New York Harbor
pp 242-265
- By Robert M. Cerrato, Marine Sciences Research Center, Stony Brook University
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19 - The Benthic Animal Communities of the Tidal-Freshwater Hudson River Estuary
pp 266-278
- By David L. Strayer, Institute of Ecosystem Studies
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20 - Tidal Wetlands of the Hudson River Estuary
pp 279-295
- By Erik Kiviat, Hudsonia Ltd., Stuart E. G. Findlay, Institute of Ecosystem Studies, W. Charles Nieder, Hudson River NERR/New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
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21 - Alien Species in the Hudson River
pp 296-310
- By David. L. Strayer, Institute of Ecosystem Studies
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CONTAMINANTS AND MANAGEMENT ISSUES OF THE HUDSON RIVER ESTUARY
pp 311-312
- By Jeffrey S. Levinton, Distinguished Professor of Ecology and Evolution Stony Brook University, John R. Waldman, Professor of Biology Queens College of the City University of New York
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