Riverkeeper

New York's leading clean water advocate calls on Department of Environmental Conservation to open regulatory review process to public scrutiny. Learn More

OUT WITH THE OLD IN WITH THE NEW AND IMPROVED Thanks to all who submitted designs to our logo contest which closed on January 6th. Stay tuned for a winner to be announced. We are holding a logo design contest for our members and the general public with a $1,000 award for the winning entry. View the contest details here. To participate in the contest simply register for free at Genius Rocket, review the contest directions and submit your designs online. Contest ends January 6th. We look forward to seeing your designs! Learn More

We have redesigned our site to allow for easier access to our Campaigns and Cases, more information on the resources we protect, and increased opportunities for our supporters to stay informed and get involved. New features you can explore today include – the NYC Watershed section where you can learn all about the engineering feat that supplies pristine drinking water to 9 million New Yorkers; our new Take Action section where you’ll learn how to minimize your impact on the Hudson River and our watershed; A Hudson River Journey where … Learn More

HUDSON VALLEY – As the Quadricentennial Flotilla journeyed upriver, attracting unprecedented crowds to the Hudson River’s shores, leaders of Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Riverkeeper and Scenic Hudson gathered at the river’s edge in Poughkeepsie to announce goals for the Hudson Valley in the coming decade. This shared vision for protecting the region’s natural resources and connecting more people to these irreplaceable treasures is intended to create a legacy that will outlast this year’s celebrations. Learn More

In recognition of Clean Water Week (2/23 - 2/28), Riverkeeper and Whole Foods Market have teamed up for the Tap Water Awareness Project—a collaborative effort to educate consumers about New York City’s tap water which flows unfiltered from reservoirs in the Catskill Mountains and Westchester County to 9 million New Yorkers in and around the city. Learn More

On a clear Tuesday night in January, art lovers and Riverkeeper aficionados gathered for Reflected Light, an auction of art and unique experiences to benefit Riverkeeper. Nearly 500 guests and volunteers gathered at the Frank Gehry designed IAC building in Manhattan for this bi-annual benefit chaired by Andrea Raisfeld and board member and renowned photographer, William Abranowicz. The event was a huge success, raising needed funds for Riverkeeper’s important work, and providing a fabulous evening for everyone who came out to enjoy the bidding, the party and an intimate acoustic set by Deborah Harry. Thank you to everyone who made Reflected Light IV a success! Learn More