The landmark General Electric cleanup of the PCBs that make the Hudson the nation’s largest Superfund site is more than three-fourths complete and a year ahead of schedule. With time and capacity to spare, Riverkeeper and a coalition continue to press GE to conduct critically […]
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The public can enjoy new access to the Hudson River, thanks in part to a Riverkeeper action to stop sewage spills in Beacon – an effort that started with a tip from an anonymous citizen watchdog. In 2010, Riverkeeper took legal action over raw sewage […]
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This week, Sen. Chuck Schumer highlighted "dangerous gaps in Indian Point’s maritime security" that Riverkeeper has long criticized, and called for a "top-to-bottom review."
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently finalized a new policy, Commissioner Policy 59 / Environmental Audit Incentive Policy (Audit Policy), aimed at encouraging regulated entities to use environmental audits and increase compliance with environmental laws and regulations. The Audit Policy, which […]
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Thanks to your donations, time and activism, Riverkeeper can proudly claim another year of success tackling the biggest threats to our river and our drinking water, in partnership with thousands of amazing citizen activists.
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A bill amending key sections of the Hudson River Park Act has been sent to Governor Cuomo for signature after being rushed through the Assembly and Senate on a last minute vote, as the 2013 legislative session ended, with no opportunity for input from the public.
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The public spoke out strongly at NRC hearings on the longterm storage of nuclear waste at Indian Point and other U.S. nuclear reactors.
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Watch this important Indian Point Webinar from October 21, introduced by Riverkeeper Paul Gallay and featuring Hudson River Program Director Phillip Musegaas. Phillip discusses the legal certifications that Indian Point needs to continuing operating, as well as the ongoing NRC relicensing process, nuclear waste storage, […]
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One year after Hurricane Sandy left its wake of destruction in New York City, Riverkeeper gathered a panel of professionals who are engaged in the challenge of building a more resilient city.
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The final consent order dealing with NYC's unauthorized discharges of turbid, muddy water from its Ashokan Reservoir to the Lower Esopus Creek fails to protect homes, businesses or the environment.
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