Hudson River-Black River Regulating District

06/02/2026

"Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson ☀️

Sending some blue skies and sunshine your way to brighten your day! Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable June on the water. Whether you are boating, paddling, or simply relaxing by the shoreline, please keep safety first and have a wonderful start to summer. 🌊

06/01/2026

ICYMI…
Please take a moment to check out our Spring newsletter!

Email from Hudson River-Black River Regulating District Inside: Updates on Projects, GSLA Guest Column, and More! 2026 Spring Newsletter Kathy Hochul, Governor Mark M. Finkle, Chairman John C. Callagh

05/31/2026

At HRBRRD, every day is day. We take great pride in maintaining critically important infrastructure in support of our flood protection & flow augmentation missions. On this Awareness Day, we celebrate the massive progress made on our generational investments in New York's water-retaining infrastructure. In the Adirondacks, construction is officially underway on the major rehabilitation of the Old Forge and Sixth Lake Dams in the Fulton Chain of Lakes. We are also marking major milestones in the multi-year rehabilitation of the 127-year-old Indian Lake Dam in Hamilton County. Along with the recently completed capital upgrades at the Hawkinsville Dam on the Black River and our ongoing planning for the major rehabilitation of the Conklingville Dam in Saratoga County, these projects demonstrate the Board’s strong commitment to protecting public health. We are incredibly grateful to Governor Hochul and the NYS Legislature for their unprecedented investment in this critical infrastructure.

05/29/2026

The Great Sacandaga Lake Clean-Up Day event is tomorrow from 12 to 3:00 at the Northampton Town Hall in Northville.

Come join us to learn more about the GSLA and to meet other members of the community.

There will be donuts, a raffle and the awarding of the Environmental Stewardship Award.

We hope to see you there!

05/28/2026

Please take a moment to check out our Spring newsletter!

Email from Hudson River-Black River Regulating District Inside: Updates on Projects, GSLA Guest Column, and More! 2026 Spring Newsletter Kathy Hochul, Governor Mark M. Finkle, Chairman John C. Callagh

05/21/2026

Teamwork in action at the Sacandaga Field Office! 🌊
Our HRBRRD staff had a great time working alongside teacher Brian Henry and these talented Broadalbin-Perth Science Research students.
From final construction tweaks to getting the custom fish cribs prepped and organized, a lot of hard work goes into managing the Great Sacandaga Lake habitat.

Broadalbin-Perth Central School District

05/15/2026

⚓ Kicking off National Safe Boating Week with Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day! 🦺
Our Life Jacket Loaner Station at the Sacandaga Field Office is officially open for the season! 🌊
If you are heading out to boat, paddle, or fish, swing by our office to borrow a vest for free. Just use it, stay safe, and return it when you are done.
Don’t leave safety on the shore. Life jackets only work if you wear them!

05/13/2026

⚓ Great Sacandaga Lake Buoy Deployment Underway!
Yesterday, our team was out on the water assisting the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) to get the navigation and hazard buoys in place. We are back at it again today, working hard to help them ensure the lake is safe for the upcoming boating season.

While we provide our workboat and crew to assist with the logistics of setting them up, these navigation and hazard buoys belong to and are maintained by the NYSDEC. Please give our crew and the DEC team plenty of room if you see us working on the water.

Safe boating everyone!

05/05/2026

Another day, another beautiful morning at the Sacandaga Field Office. Steady as she goes! ⚓️🚤🌊

05/01/2026

“And all the world is glad with May.” — John Burroughs
It’s a beautiful May 1st at the Sacandaga Field Office! ☀️ Along with the warmer weather, today marks the start of National Water Safety Month. We’re wishing everyone a safe and happy start to the season! 🌊