The Hudson River, running for 153 miles from Troy, New York, to New York Harbor, continues to connect the Empire State with nature (The Hudson Estuary: A river that flows two ways). Ranging from Striped Bass to the Blue Crab, this famous river houses many aquatic species that bring economic and biodiversity benefits to the region. As the years wore on, the Hudson experienced many environmental setbacks. Bacteria, warmer temperatures, and litter were introduced, leading to the downfall of a once-prospering river. The Striped Bass, along with other aquatic species, started declining as a result of the actions of its human neighbors. Fearing the fate of the beloved Hudson River, the Clean Water Act and other governmental efforts were passed in 1972. This greatly improved the water quality and was applauded for its impressive environmental comeback. Despite all these efforts, however, the striped bass population continues to decline dramatically in 2023. Thus, we hypothesize that the decline in Striped Bass is due to a decrease in the quality of water and warmer water temperatures in the Hudson River.