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Lawmakers urge Department of Defense to expedite PFAS cleanup at Stewart

EPA proposes maximum contaminant levels for PFAS – Riverkeeper statement

… help drive a more thorough cleanup of contamination at the Stewart Air National Guard Base near Newburgh.” The newly proposed drinking water limits for six PFAS compounds marks an important and … Read More

SATURDAY: 100+ shoreline cleanups in 1 day along the Hudson

… House Brewing Company Plan Bee Farm Brewery Two Way Brewing Company ORANGE Hoot Owl Restaurant Newburgh Brewing Company ULSTER Arrowood Farm-Brewery Keegan Ales P & G’s Restaurant and … Read More

Advocates hail agreement to protect New York’s water from toxic “forever chemicals”

… also known as “forever chemicals,” have been detected at dangerous levels in Hoosick Falls, Newburgh, Petersburgh, Rockland County, Poestenkill, and dozens of communities on Long Island. The … Read More

Danskammer stopped: Coalition applauds permit denial for fracked gas plant

… proposed project. The decision will protect clean air and water in the Hudson Valley and town of Newburgh, and help New York achieve its emissions reductions targets under the landmark Climate … Read More

NY climate groups encouraged by DEC’s call for comments on power plant applications that defy climate law

New York City; Newburgh, NY – New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) said on … Read More

NYS program helps protect drinking water at its source – Riverkeeper statement

… has advocated for this program, as one response to the drinking water crisis in City of Newburgh that came to light five years ago this month. Communities in the region that will benefit … Read More

41 community and environmental organizations press Gov. Cuomo to sign legislation to protect NY’s streams

… and should be protected under DEC oversight have fallen through the cracks in places like Newburgh and Peekskill. Signing this legislation will ensure our freshwater streams are protected … Read More

Climate Week: Riverkeeper reaffirms its commitment to fighting the threats posed by climate change in New York

… natural gas facilities, such as the proposed refit of the old Danskammer “peaker” plant in Newburgh into a new, full-time baseload facility. We’ve also spoken out against projects like the … Read More

NY Sets Drinking Water Safeguards

… and its archaic treatment. Countless students are currently battling childhood cancer in the Newburgh Enlarged City School District, and others are experiencing neurological and … Read More

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