News and updates
Updates on our work and mentions in the media
March 13, 2025
Detailed comments on the Fjord Trail’s environmental impact
January 30, 2025
Pushing back against deregulation of water withdrawals from the Hudson
January 21, 2025
The hidden danger in our waterways: understanding 6PPD-Q
The chemical "6PPD-Q" is an invisible threat with a profound impact on aquatic life, and it’s closer to home than you might think. Here’s what you need to know.
Shannon Roback, PhD
January 17, 2025
Riverkeeper opposes latest EPA findings in Hudson River cleanup
January 17, 2025
Environmental Groups Condemn EPA's Final Review of the Hudson Superfund Site
January 14, 2025
Protecting vulnerable species while achieving renewable energy goals
Drew Gamils
January 14, 2025
Riverkeeper position on the proposed Fjord Trail
Mike Dulong
December 19, 2024
Changes to striped bass management under consideration
December 10, 2024
Riverkeeper proposes changes to support striped bass populations
November 21, 2024
Get involved to protect the Hudson's iconic bass
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will hold a webinar on Monday, December 16 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm to consider changes to striped bass management.
October 31, 2024
Striped bass recovery remains below targets
October 24, 2024
Environmental organizations bring lawsuit against New York for Endangered Species Act violation that imperils iconic Atlantic sturgeon
Today, the Delaware Riverkeeper Network and Riverkeeper filed an Endangered Species Act (ESA) lawsuit to force New York to address the illegal capture and killing of endangered Atlantic sturgeon by commercial fishing operations. Parallel lawsuits were also filed by the two groups against Delaware and New Jersey.
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