Blog articles by Riverkeeper staff and supporters

The House of Representatives passed the biannual Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, marking significant wins for our regional watersheds. More

If you spend time around the Hudson River this summer you may notice large vessels installing cables along the bottom of the river as part of the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) project. Learn more about this project. More

Riverkeeper’s legal campaigns don’t just stop pollution, they also fuel restoration. Not only do victories in the courtroom lead to greater and more effective enforcement of environmental laws and regulations, but we also “pay forward” the environmental benefit funds that we secure through our successful legal campaigns to support projects led by other organizations that address water quality and pressing environmental issues. More

At this time, I have the honor of serving as the Hudson Riverkeeper, leading a team of 30 dedicated environmental experts who have the trust of our community and decision makers across New York State and beyond. We have earned that trust by remaining true to the integrity of our founder, Bob Boyle, basing our work in science, law, and advocacy. More

With the recent legislative session in the rearview, Riverkeeper Senior Manager for Government Affairs Jeremy Cherson wrote about the ups and downs of the last several months. More

Danskammer Energy, the operator of a gas-fired power plant along the Hudson River, has officially withdrawn its plans to expand the facility. This marks the end of a long legal battle that began in 2021 when the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) denied Danskammer’s initial request to modify its operating permit. More

During the 13th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep on May 4, more than 2,000 volunteers participated in the Hudson River’s largest annual shoreline cleanup. Together, in just one day, we achieved incredible results: 147 tires removed 1465 native trees, shrubs, and flowers planted or maintained 2053 volunteers […] More

When Governor Hochul announced her Executive Budget proposal in January, Riverkeeper worked diligently to prevent the proposed cuts to Clean Water, the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF), and the Hudson River Estuary Program. After an extended negotiation period, the Senate, Assembly, and Executive Office reached an […] More

Explore the parallels between the Hudson and Karnali rivers and Riverkeeper's global advocacy for undammed waters. More