Your river, our future
We fight for clean water in the Hudson River and New York City’s drinking water supply
How you can helpFor generations to come
Riverkeeper brings together science, law, and advocacy to heal the Hudson and safeguard drinking water. Here’s some of what we’re up to.
Our Work
Learn more about what we do, how you are connected to the river, and how you can help.
Water quality
Testing, analyzing, and improving the water quality of the Hudson River watershed.
Habitat and wildlife
Protecting wildlife and restoring habitats in the Hudson River watershed.
Drinking water
Protecting drinking water sources for millions of New York residents in the Hudson Valley and New York City.
Climate impacts
Addressing the impacts of climate change on the Hudson River and its watershed, drinking water supplies, and the people who rely on them.
Legal cases
Riverkeeper has successfully challenged the unlawful activities of some of the largest and most notorious polluters. Stay informed on our current cases.
Policy solutions
Stay informed on critical opportunities to advance legislation and budget items that will positively impact the environment for generations.
Water quality portal
Explore water quality throughout the Hudson Valley with data that Riverkeeper and our partners collect.
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Latest news
June 13, 2025
Here's why you can't swim at Manhattan's newest beach
Gothamist
June 13, 2025
A night to remember supporting clean water
June 9, 2025
Proposal to OK swimming in notoriously polluted Harlem River won’t stop 2B gallons of sewage from being dumped there: activists
New York Post