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Your river, our future

We fight for clean water in the Hudson River and New York City’s drinking water supply

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For 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.

Join the fight for clean water

Riverkeeper’s work is only possible because of support from people like you who care about the Hudson and the communities that rely on it.

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300+

miles of river patrolled annually, from the Upper Hudson and Mohawk River all the way to New York Harbor

380

tons of debris removed from the river by thousands of Riverkeeper volunteers since 2012

$5.5B

$5.5 billion for clean water allocated since 2017 from New York State thanks to our advocacy work

28,148

letters to lawmakers and decision makers in one year

Water quality portal

Explore water quality throughout the Hudson Valley with data that Riverkeeper and our partners collect.

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Speak up

Newtown Creek

Tell State and City Officials: No more sewage in Newtown Creek

The NYC DEP proposes to modify the 2018 LTCP for Newtown Creek to increase capture and treatment of Combined Sewer Overflows. Join us in calling on state and city officials to capture 90 percent of CSOs into Newtown Creek by 2040.

swimming in NY Harbor

I want to swim in the river!

Add your name to this letter supporting more public swimming locations on the Hudson River and the waters around NYC.

Speed up the Cleanup

Add your name: Speed Up the Cleanup

PFAS contaminates drinking water sources in Newburgh and New Windsor. While communities rely on other sources, Riverkeeper and local partners call for a faster cleanup.

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Latest news

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Position statement

December 10, 2024

Riverkeeper proposes changes to support striped bass populations

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Blog

December 4, 2024

Riverkeeper testifies on "forever chemicals" at NYS Assembly

Shannon Roback, PhD

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Update

November 21, 2024

Get involved to protect the Hudson's iconic bass

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will hold a webinar on Monday, December 16 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm to consider changes to striped bass management.

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