Posts Tagged ‘GE pcbs’

Hudson River PCBs: The fight for a healthy Hudson continues as dangerous levels of pollution remain

It’s been more than a year since Riverkeeper, Scenic Hudson, and our partners submitted comments on the Environmental Protection Agency’s Proposed Second Five Year Review of the Hudson River PCBs … Read More

Demand More from EPA — We Must Be Protected from PCBs

The EPA Five-Year Review of Hudson River PCB Superfund site is underway. Riverkeeper continues to call for EPA to do more to ensure that it is an open, transparent, and scientifically reliable assess… Read More

Back to School on PCBs in the Hudson (Recorded Webinar)

Watch a recorded version of “Back to School on PCBs in the Hudson,” hosted by Riverkeeper, Natural Resources Defense Council, and the Campaign for a Cleaner Hudson. See below for some act… Read More

Organize a Candlelight Vigil for a Cleaner Hudson

The Hudson is an American Heritage River, an economic engine for tourism and outdoor recreation, and its waters provide food for fishermen and their families. It’s also one of the nation‘s larges… Read More

Statement of Campaign for a Cleaner Hudson on EPA announcement of beginning of dredging season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Cliff Weathers, Communications Director, Riverkeeper, 914 478 4501, Ext. 239, or [email protected]; Jay Burgess, Director of Communications, Scenic Hudson, 845 4… Read More

Public Meeting & Comment Period on DEC’s Final Remedial Plan for GE’s Fort Edward Plant

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced Tuesday that it will be holding a public hearing next Tuesday, February 24, at 7:00pm at the Washington County Public Health Ann… Read More

As Another Year of Dredging PCBs from the Hudson Begins, Groups Call on GE Not to Leave Behind Massive Toxic Hot Spots

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tina Posterli, Riverkeeper, 914 478 4501, Ext. 239; [email protected] Jay Burgess, Scenic Hudson, 845 473 4440, Ext. 222; [email protected] Julia Church… Read More

As GE, EPA Begin Final Phase of Historic Hudson River Cleanup, Environmental Groups Promise Vigilance

For Immediate Release EPA’s new fine-tuning approach should enhance project’s effectiveness June 2, 2011 Jay Burgess, Scenic Hudson, (845) 473-4440 x222, [email protected] Julia Ch… Read More

GE to Finish Hudson River Cleanup

GE to go ahead with next phase of Hudson River PCB dredging

Tell Gov. Hochul to block invasive species at the Erie and Champlain canals
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