News and updates
Updates on our work and mentions in the media
April 25, 2025
Calling for stronger environmental protections for new energy projects
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 17, 2025
Calling for stronger investment in clean water, climate resilience in NYC Budget
April 7, 2025
Standing strong for the Hudson River
Jeremy Cherson
April 3, 2025
Watch our recent webinar and learn how you can take action to defend clean water
April 3, 2025
Pushing for stronger oversight to protect wetlands
June 25, 2024
2024 State Legislative Summary: Some key environmental wins despite resistance
With the recent legislative session in the rearview, Riverkeeper Senior Manager for Government Affairs Jeremy Cherson wrote about the ups and downs of the last several months.
Jeremy Cherson
May 29, 2024
Senator Rachel May, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, State Legislators, and Advocates unite to push for Rain Ready NY, safeguarding New Yorkers from climate change-fueled floods
As the State Senate is scheduled to vote on Rain Ready New York, Senator Rachel May and elected officials representing districts from across the state gathered to call for the urgent passage of Rain Ready NY, a bill to help the state address extreme flooding from rainfall.
August 16, 2023
Organizations voice concern over federal flooding plan for NY-NJ Harbor
More than 25 organizations in New York and New Jersey are calling for critical changes to the Army Corps' flooding plan for NY-NJ Harbor.
July 31, 2023
New York – New Jersey Watershed Protection Act wins greater bipartisan support in Congress
Riverkeeper continues advocating to ensure the Hudson wins this long-overdue investment – authorizing $20 million for habitat restoration, flood management, drinking water protection, waterfront access & more throughout Hudson-Raritan watersheds.
July 14, 2023
Preparing for the next deluge
In the wake of extreme (and increasingly common) rain, Riverkeeper continues work to mitigate impacts on water quality and infrastructure.
Dan Shapley
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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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