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City to post state fish‑consumption signs along Poughkeepsie waterfront; Department of Public Works ordering replacements
Summary
Committee members were told on Sept. 3 that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation offered free fish‑consumption signage and the city’s Department of Public Works is ordering replacement signs to post at identified locations along the river.
The City of Poughkeepsie is arranging new fish‑consumption signs for the waterfront after the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation offered replacement signage, committee members were told Sept. 3.
“DEC had reached out to the city to try to get some signs up,” City Planner Richard Distill said during the Waterfront Advisory Committee meeting, adding that he has been “in contact with DPW” and that the department is in the process of ordering the replacement signs.
Committee members said the DEC materials include species‑by‑species guidance indicating how often certain fish should be eaten, and that the signs and supporting documents are free. Distill said the agency’s map identified suggested locations; DPW will determine exact placements and install the replacements when they arrive.
Committee discussion noted that while Poughkeepsie’s section of the Hudson is comparatively clean, some species such as catfish and carp are bottom feeders and have consumption limits. The committee did not take a formal vote; the update was described as a staff‑led coordination with DEC and DPW and members said they would be informed when signs arrive and locations are finalized.
