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As its mission, Clarkson University's Beacon Institute for Rivers & Estuaries ignites citizen science, user-inspired R&D and education through collaboration and creative innovation to inspire sustainable solutions for estuary and freshwater ecosystems throughout the Hudson Valley and across New York State.

The Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries, located in Beacon, NY, is a research institute and educational hub dedicated to exploring solutions that protect and maintain estuaries and freshwater ecosystems in the Hudson Valley and throughout New York state. Through innovative research, public programming, and community engagement, the institute aims to increase awareness of sustainability issues and train the next generation of STEM professionals. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, the Beacon Institute strives to develop inclusive environmental education programs that foster critical thinking and socioemotional learning. Their team of researchers, scientists, educators, and policy influencers takes a data-driven approach to examine the relationship between communities, habitats, and ecosystems, expanding our understanding of rivers and estuaries and working towards a more sustainable future.Generated from the website