News and updates
Updates on our work and mentions in the media
July 24, 2025
Mermaids highlight progress for the Hudson
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
July 24, 2025
On the water, for the river
June 23, 2025
How industry influence continues to derail environmental progress in the NYS Assembly
Jeremy Cherson
June 3, 2025
Environmental groups, elected officials rally to reject NYS DEC’s Harlem River sewage exemption
May 30, 2025
Kicking off a season of water quality monitoring
April 24, 2025
Riverkeeper legal action secures $235,000 for Hudson River recovery
April 18, 2025
Riverkeeper urges state and city leaders to protect FEMA funding
April 16, 2025
New York City environmental groups statement on NYS proposal that would allow sewage discharges to continue in Harlem River
March 27, 2025
Identifying New York waters in need of protection
March 14, 2025
With federal cuts looming, NYS lawmakers propose boosts to clean water funding
Jeremy Cherson
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