About Us
Riverkeeper’s mission is to protect the ecological integrity of the Hudson River and its tributaries, and to safeguard the drinking water supply of New York City and the lower Hudson Valley.
For more than 40 years Riverkeeper has been New York’s #1 clean water advocate. We have helped to establish globally recognized standards for waterway and watershed protection and serve as the model and mentor for the growing Waterkeeper movement that includes more than more than 180 Keeper programs across the country and around the globe.
Our Story
We began as the Hudson River Fisherman's Association and, more than 40 years later, we are New York’s #1 clean water advocate, having helped set worldwide standards for waterway and watershed protection and serving as the model for more than 180 Keeper programs around the globe. Learn More
Our Methods
Riverkeeper is the public’s investigator, scientist, lawyer, lobbyist and public relations agent for the Hudson River. We have investigated and brought to justice hundreds of environmental lawbreakers as we protect and restore the Hudson River, safeguard New York’s drinking water, and fight to replace the Indian Point nuclear power plant with safe renewable energy. Learn More
Our Supporters
Riverkeeper would like to thank all of our supporters, too numerous to list here. Without your generous support we would not be able to continue to carry out our important work on behalf of the Hudson River, the NYC Watershed and the communities that depend … Learn More
Our Allies
Riverkeeper has many friends and allies in the environmental movement. Chief among them are the members of the Waterkeeper Alliance, a group of more than 180 Waterkeeper organizations spawned by Hudson Riverkeeper in the last nine years to defend waterways nationwide and throughout the world. … Learn More
Publications
From our annual Journal to a variety of reports,we keep you informed and up-to-date on the status of our advocacy work. Learn More
Jobs
Riverkeeper is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage women and people of color to apply. Although we currently have no openings, we offer internships that provide strong experience in policy, litigation, development, and communications. Learn More
Internships
Riverkeeper seeks 8 to 10 interns during the summer and smaller groups throughout the year to help with policy, litigation, development, and communications work. Learn More
Hudson River Valley
In honor of the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s voyage, Riverkeeper takes a journey upriver.