News and updates
Updates on our work and mentions in the media
November 7, 2025
What’s next for Renewable Rikers
November 7, 2025
Make your voice heard in the redevelopment of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal
November 7, 2025
Hundreds of samples, thousands of measurements, one water quality monitoring season
November 5, 2025
Riverkeeper’s action plan for the new Mayor
October 30, 2025
Court orders New York State to issue regulations to implement landmark climate law
Drew Gamils
October 24, 2025
NY declares Harlem River is now ‘swimmable’ — but activists insist new status will only keep water dirty
New York Post
October 23, 2025
Indian Point update: Federal court affirms overturning of Save the Hudson Act
Larissa Liebmann
October 22, 2025
Record algal bloom pops up in Hudson Valley
Capitol Press Room
October 17, 2025
Unprecedented Hudson algal bloom clearing up
October 17, 2025
Climate change could make algal blooms more common in Hudson River, scientists say
Gothamist
October 15, 2025
State Strengthens Protections For The Hudson While Allowing Overwhelming Harlem River Sewage Pollution
Harlem World Magazine
October 15, 2025
State strengthens protections for the Hudson while allowing overwhelming Harlem River sewage pollution
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