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
Use this interactive map to explore water quality throughout the Hudson River watershed with data that Riverkeeper and our partners collect. Dive into when and where it is safe to swim and boat, how clean your drinking water is, the health of the region's fish, and the impacts of climate change.
Explore the map
Speak up
Featured events
May
12
Stella Blue's Band's Free Dead in the Park benefit concert
May 12, 2026
4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Central Park - Naumburg Bandshell - New York, NY
Concert to benefit Riverkeeper featuring Stella Blue's Band
Jun
11
Summer Splash Gala
June 11, 2026
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Tappan Hill Mansion - Tarrytown, NY
Celebrate and support Riverkeeper's 60 years of progress for the Hudson River at Riverkeeper’s Summer Splash Gala on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Jun
20
Riverkeeper Fish Migration Celebration
June 20, 2026
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Yonkers to Newburgh
A journey of art, activism, and wonder
Latest news
May 4, 2026
From Stair Treads to Microplastics, Riverkeeper Volunteers Pull Tons of Trash From Hudson
The Daily Catch
May 1, 2026
Local leaders rally against Gov. Hochul's changes to NY's environmental review law
April 30, 2026
'What's Brewing in the Boroughs' Riverkeeper sweep
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