Damage Determination and Restoration Studies

Recreational fishing lost use study. This study is assessing how fishing restrictions and consumption bans in the Hudson River affect angler behavior.

Habitat equivalency analysis. A possible future habitat equivalency analysis will help determine how much restoration is needed to address the injured resources from the date of the polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) release until recovery.

Lost navigational services study. This study will determine the extent to which PCB-contaminated sediments have reduced navigational dredging and will evaluate both the resulting decreases in recreational and commercial boat traffic on the river and the increased costs of dredging.

Assessment of impacts to national park sites and affiliated areas. This potential study would investigate whether the presence of PCBs has adversely affected visitor use and perceptions, and identify agency management plans for parks and historic sites in the Hudson River Valley .