News and updates
Updates on our work and mentions in the media
November 7, 2025
What’s next for Renewable Rikers
November 7, 2025
Hundreds of samples, thousands of measurements, one water quality monitoring season
November 5, 2025
Riverkeeper’s action plan for the new Mayor
October 15, 2025
State Strengthens Protections For The Hudson While Allowing Overwhelming Harlem River Sewage Pollution
Harlem World Magazine
October 15, 2025
State strengthens protections for the Hudson while allowing overwhelming Harlem River sewage pollution
October 3, 2025
Celebrating our waterways with steps toward a cleaner future
August 29, 2025
Data sources and partners: Swimming and boating
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
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tons of debris removed from the river by thousands of Riverkeeper volunteers since 2012
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$5.5 billion for clean water allocated since 2017 from New York State thanks to our advocacy work
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