News and updates
Updates on our work and mentions in the media
September 25, 2025
EPA sends mixed signals on PFAS: What it means for New York’s water and health
EPA weakening national drinking water protections while upholding some cleanup rules increase risks to Hudson River, Newburgh, and millions of New Yorkers exposed to toxic “forever chemicals.”
Larissa Liebmann
September 19, 2025
Leading on climate and drinking water protection
September 12, 2025
Riverkeeper monitoring unprecedented harmful algal bloom in Hudson River estuary
September 12, 2025
EPA’s “Forever Chemical” Rollbacks Put Millions in Danger
September 10, 2025
As Trump’s EPA slashes investment for nation’s waterways, Schumer and Riverkeeper announce launch of new Hudson River online water quality portal to collect data & fill in the gaps to help keep New Yorkers’ drinking water & environment safe
August 28, 2025
A milestone in the fight to protect Newburgh’s water
July 17, 2025
Tracing the journey of our water
June 6, 2025
Protecting drinking water at the source
May 14, 2025
EANY and Riverkeeper Respond to EPA’s Dangerous Plan to Weaken Drinking Water Protections
May 13, 2025
New York State budget 2025: Progress under pressure
Jeremy Cherson
April 16, 2025
Riverkeeper presents on drinking water source protection
April 7, 2025
Standing strong for the Hudson River
Jeremy Cherson
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