News and updates
Updates on our work and mentions in the media
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
August 16, 2023
Organizations voice concern over federal flooding plan for NY-NJ Harbor
More than 25 organizations in New York and New Jersey are calling for critical changes to the Army Corps' flooding plan for NY-NJ Harbor.
July 14, 2023
Preparing for the next deluge
In the wake of extreme (and increasingly common) rain, Riverkeeper continues work to mitigate impacts on water quality and infrastructure.
Dan Shapley
May 25, 2023
State proposes changes to New York City’s Green Infrastructure Program
Full green infrastructure development will be delayed by at least a decade, but implementation of Riverkeeper recommendations will strengthen New York City’s Green Infrastructure Program moving forward.
Mike Dulong
February 10, 2023
Army Corps proposal for NY-NJ Harbor: Get informed and speak out
October 14, 2022
Army Corps announces preferred plan in storm surge barrier study for NY-NJ
August 19, 2022
The future of green infrastructure in New York City
Riverkeeper and partner environmental organizations submitted to the Mayor Adams’ Administration twelve recommendations for improving New York City’s Green Infrastructure Program. Pushing the city to redouble its efforts to develop more soil and vegetated stormwater controls is a proactive effort that will help combat the devastating impact that climate change will have on New York City.
Mike Dulong
August 8, 2022
With Inflation Reduction Act, Senate takes historic step to confront climate crisis: Riverkeeper statement
The legislation is critical to ensuring U.S. climate policy gets back on track.
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