The Antique Boat Museum is proud to present the Homer L. Dodge Lecture Series, made possible through the generous support of the Homer L. Dodge Endowment. This endowment sustains programming that celebrates, explores, and shares the rich history and ecology of the St. Lawrence River.
Spanning all four seasons and covering a wide range of fascinating topics, the series brings the stories of local history, boating heritage, and river life to audiences near and far—whether you’re here in the 1000 Islands or joining us from afar and dreaming of the River.
📍 Location: Lectures take place in the Robert Osborne Cox Theatre at the Museum unless otherwise specified.
💻 Hybrid Format: All lectures are offered both in person and via YouTube live stream. You’ll find the live stream link for each lecture below.
What’s the Health of the River? Exploring The Excitement of Scientific Discovery with the River Institute
📅 Friday, August 14
🕠 5:30–6:30 pm
📍 Robert O. Cox Auditorium at ABM
🎥 Streamed live: YouTube
🎤 Speaker: Emilie DeRochie MEd, River Strategy Coordinator & Educator
What does it take to understand the health of a river as vast and complex as the St. Lawrence?
Join Emilie DeRochie of the River Institute for an inside look at the science being conducted throughout the St. Lawrence River ecosystem and how that research helps communities better understand, appreciate, and protect the River.
Established in 1994, the River Institute is a nonprofit research, education, and outreach organization created through a unique community partnership among governments, educators, business and industry, and the Mohawks of Akwesasne. Using the St. Lawrence River as a natural laboratory, the organization has earned an international reputation for scientific research that contributes to a greater understanding of large river ecosystems and the many interconnected species and habitats they support.
During the presentation, Emilie will share the history of the River Institute and the need that led to its creation, along with examples and results from a variety of current and past research projects. Guests will learn how River Institute scientists approach their work, how research can be used in service to the community, and what scientists are discovering about the health of the St. Lawrence River.
The program will also offer practical ways each of us can play a role in protecting the River and its ecosystem for generations to come.
Come discover the science happening right in our own backyard and the remarkable work helping us better understand the St. Lawrence River.
