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About Us

The Hutchinson River Restoration Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to the long-term protection and restoration of the Hutchinson River. We are committed to working with local communities, politicians, and other environmental organizations to ensure that the river is restored to a healthy habitat.

WHAT WE DO

The Hutchinson River Restoration Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that is working toward a  healthier river for all communities and creatures along its pathway by engaging in the following:

Initiating research studies identifying major pollution factors

Expanding public awareness in communities alongside the Hutchinson River and its watershed

Identifying and mapping sources of shoreline pollution and determining how they can be appropriately addressed

Collaborating with similar organizations to bring back a clean and healthy river

Increasing active participation in cleanup activities along the shoreline from community-based volunteers and local industries

Promoting public access to the river and developing a greenway along the corridor

Presenting at schools and local clubs

Title: Hutchinson River in the Bronx

Source: Westchester County Archive

Date Original: 04|24|1930

Creator: unknown

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Hutch History

Prior to European settlement, the Hutchinson River flowed through the lands of the Lenape people.​

They called the river Aqueanouncke, which could translate to “Red Cedar Tree”.

In 1654, Thomas Pell established ownership for much of the land surrounding the Hutchinson River. His family later went on to establish the Manor of Pelham, and sold other parcels of land to settlers of Eastchester and New Rochelle.​

The river was historically known as Eastchester Creek, but has been called the Hutchinson River in more recent years. It is named for Anne Hutchinson, a courageous religious leader who was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

Geography & Ecology

The Hutchinson River begins in Scarsdale and flows south into Eastchester Bay, which is part of the Long Island Sound.

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It passes New Rochelle, Eastchester, Mount Vernon, Pelham, and the Bronx including Co-Op City and Pelham Bay Park.

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It flows past the Thomas Pell Wildlife Sanctuary in Pelham Bay Park, which is New York City’s second largest salt marsh preserve after Jamaica Bay.

Some creatures that call the river home include great blue herons, egrets, double crested cormorants, alewife, striped bass, and more.

More Historic Facts

Meet The Team

Our Sponsors

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We thank Boxed Water for their support!

CONTACT US

HRRP is a 501C3 not-for-profit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible. Please consider making a donation to the Hutchinson River Restoration Project so that we may continue our mission to restore the river to a clean and safe condition for the benefit of people and wildlife alike. All and any donations made are greatly appreciated by HRRP and its members. Donations directly allow us to continue holding and attending events including clean-ups, informative walks, farmers market tables etc. 

Donations by check can be mailed to the address above and made payable to Hutchinson River Restoration Project.

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© 2024 by Hutchinson River Restoration Project, Inc.

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