The Hudson River-Black River
Regulating District

Reservoir Advisory

The Hudson River-Black River Regulating District is a New York State public benefit corporation that protects public health and safety by regulating the flow of waters in two great neighboring watersheds in the Adirondack Region: the Upper Hudson River and the Black River.

Established by the New York State Legislature (Article 15 Title 21 of the Environmental Conservation Law), the Regulating District works year-round to reduce flooding caused by excess runoff and augment river flow when river flows are low.

Headwaters of the Hudson River at Newcomb (© Gerry Lemmo) Black River near Brownville

What is the Regulating District's mission? What does the Hudson River-Black River Regulating District do? Why did New York State form the Regulating District? How did the Regulating District evolve? How does the Regulating District operate the reservoirs? How is the Regulating District funded? Why is the Regulating District vital for New York State?

Click Here to Enlarge a Map of the Hudson River Watershed

Click Here to Enlarge a New York State Map showing the Hudson River and Back River Watersheds

Click Here to Enlarge a Map of the Black River Watershed