For more than a century, women have been at the forefront of efforts to protect the Hudson River and its surrounding landscape. Representatives of women’s clubs led the fight to save the Palisades from quarrying at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. From the 1960’s to the ‘80s, women were instrumental in the defeat of a proposed development of a hydroelectric facility on Storm King Mountain. Since that time, women have been essential players in efforts to clean up pollution, restore habitats, and safeguard the health of the Hudson and its watershed.
Despite their significance, the stories of these women often go untold. In 2021, science communicator, audiophile, and river enthusiast Elizabeth LoGiudice began conducting interviews with women who have devoted themselves to restoring and protecting the Hudson, and connecting people to the natural world. The result is the Women of the River Oral History project, a growing compilation of interviews with women who have devoted their energy, intelligence, skill, creativity, and persistence to conserving and celebrating the Hudson and its valley.
Do you know a Women of the River who would be interested in being interviewed? If so, please contact us to schedule an interview appointment.
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