News and updates
Updates on our work and mentions in the media
January 27, 2025
Is the Clean Path project still happening?
Drew Gamils
July 17, 2024
What to know about hydropower cable installation in the Hudson River
If you spend time around the Hudson River this summer you may notice large vessels installing cables along the bottom of the river as part of the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) project. Learn more about this project.
Ben Foster, Legal Intern
June 22, 2024
Danskammer withdraws plans to expand Hudson River power plant
Danskammer Energy, the operator of a gas-fired power plant along the Hudson River, has officially withdrawn its plans to expand the facility. This marks the end of a long legal battle that began in 2021 when the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) denied Danskammer’s initial request to modify its operating permit.
December 15, 2022
New! Riverkeeper's 2022 Impact Report
Riverkeeper’s 2022 Impact Report provides a reminder of the vast number of ways we work in partnership with those who share in our mission – combining science, law, and community partnerships – to bring about change.
September 21, 2022
EPA and NOAA identify problems with Port of Albany wind energy site
Victoria Leung, Staff Attorney
August 23, 2022
Riverkeeper calls for a safer Indian Point decommissioning
Holtec International, the firm responsible for the decommissioning of Indian Point has filed for a number of exemptions with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) that would loosen existing oversight requirements.
Victoria Leung, Staff Attorney
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.
July 1, 2022
Riverkeeper responds to irresponsible Supreme Court climate ruling
While the federal government faces new constraints, action at the state level becomes ever more critical. We will continue to fight fossil fuel development and transmission, especially where it impacts our waters and the people and ecosystems that depend on them.
June 24, 2022
NY climate law can help improve water quality & protect drinking water sources
Victoria Leung, Staff Attorney
June 9, 2022
Danskammer still wants to build a new fracked gas power plant – despite climate law
Riverkeeper is monitoring two legal challenges by the owners of the Danskammer facility in Newburgh, in an attempt to revive a plan to build a fracked gas power plant on the site. The project was halted last year following widespread community opposition.
Chris Bellovary and Erin Doran
June 9, 2022
Danskammer Lawsuit Tossed: Orange County Judge Rules that DEC Has Authority to Reject New Gas Plants Under the CLCPA
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