BrainFood: Exploring Mussels in the Adirondack’s Hudson River

Dr. Denise Mayer, Curator of Malacology at the New York State Museum and Director of the Museum’s Field Research Laboratory, takes you on a fascinating journey into the world of freshwater mussels. Dr. Mayer shares NYSM/NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's recent survey efforts in the uppermost reaches of the Hudson River, from the headwaters at Lake Henderson to Queensbury. Discover the hidden ecosystems of these rarely explored sections of the river through footage from her fieldwork. Learn about the important role mussels play in keeping our waterways healthy and what has been uncovered about their populations in both the Adirondacks and downstream sections of the Hudson River.