News and updates
Updates on our work and mentions in the media
October 6, 2025
Update: Clean Path transmission line will not move forward
September 26, 2025
Safeguarding the foundation for climate action
August 28, 2025
Riverkeeper pushes for better community flood protections
July 29, 2025
Shaping the plan to protect NYC from floods
July 24, 2025
City leaders missed the moment — we won’t let them miss the next
July 24, 2025
With Rikers transformation stalled, we’re demanding action
June 5, 2025
Environmental organizations tell court that New York must implement its delayed climate law
April 18, 2025
Riverkeeper urges state and city leaders to protect FEMA funding
April 17, 2025
Calling for stronger investment in clean water, climate resilience in NYC Budget
January 27, 2025
Is the Clean Path project still happening?
Drew Gamils
May 29, 2024
Senator Rachel May, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, State Legislators, and Advocates unite to push for Rain Ready NY, safeguarding New Yorkers from climate change-fueled floods
As the State Senate is scheduled to vote on Rain Ready New York, Senator Rachel May and elected officials representing districts from across the state gathered to call for the urgent passage of Rain Ready NY, a bill to help the state address extreme flooding from rainfall.
November 13, 2023
Advocates celebrate breakthrough in campaign to overhaul flawed Army Corps flooding plan for NY-NJ Harbor
Advocates celebrate breakthrough in campaign to overhaul flawed Army Corps flooding plan for NY-NJ Harbor New York State directs the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide comprehensive flood protection to safeguard communities and the region, as requested by a coalition of over 50 organizations
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