Launching our patrol boat for a season of protecting the Hudson
May 1, 2025
With a newly rebuilt engine, thanks to the support of Riverkeeper donors, the Fletcher is ready to add to its legacy, having already traveled more than 86,000 nautical miles on the Hudson.
Under Melendez’s stewardship, the boat program will continue to empower Riverkeeper’s mission by patrolling the river each season, enforcing environmental protections, and supporting campaigns for clean water, habitat restoration, and climate resilience across the Hudson and New York Harbor.
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Water quality monitoring
Riverkeeper is the go-to source for information about the quality of the water along the Hudson River and its tributaries
Remediating and preventing contamination
Cleaning up decades of pollution and preventing more requires scientific understanding, targeted legal action, and sustained advocacy
Spill prevention and preparedness
Working to protect the Hudson and its communities from the threats posed by anchor strikes and spills
