News and updates
Updates on our work and mentions in the media
April 16, 2025
New York City environmental groups statement on NYS proposal that would allow sewage discharges to continue in Harlem River
January 30, 2025
Keeping the pressure on for key state environmental funding
January 15, 2025
Riverkeeper responds to Governor's proposed environmental agenda
January 9, 2025
Riverkeeper, Marbletown to collaborate on beach reopening
May 16, 2024
2024 Legislative Session Recap: Riverkeeper Urges Swift Action on Environmental Bills Following Budget Success
Gail Cabahug
April 19, 2024
Riverkeeper Applauds New York State's Environmental Commitment in 2025 Budget
Riverkeeper applauds Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature for their dedication to our environment and clean water, as demonstrated by the passage of the 2025 state budget which includes significant wins for New York and the Hudson River.
September 20, 2023
Endurance swimmer joins Riverkeeper in surfacing the Hudson River’s story – for all the world to see
Lewis Pugh’s 315-mile swim of the entire Hudson is an ongoing, inspiring tale of endurance – for this athlete, and for generations of local advocates working to restore the river back to health. Riverkeeper was proud to collaborate on this historic swim.
May 26, 2023
State begins first-of-its-kind Hudson River water quality assessment
Two-year study will shed light on certain important risks, including algal blooms, but won’t measure bacteria to indicate where water is safe for swimming.
Dan Shapley
May 26, 2023
Will NYC waters ever be made consistently safe for swimming?
In response to a lawsuit by Riverkeeper and our partners and following 20 years of delay, New York State has proposed the first of two new rules that are meant to update Water Quality Standards for waters around New York City.
Dan Shapley
January 17, 2023
5 clean water lessons from Newburgh’s 'boring machine'
Dan Shapley
December 20, 2022
Thank you for telling the true story of water recreation in NYC!
New York State residents documented more than 280,000 distinct uses of New York City’s coastal waters, including kayaking, dragon boating, swimming, and more, as part of a call for stronger water quality standards.
October 5, 2022
Do you swim, paddle or fish in the region? Show us where – and help shape water quality laws
Help document the recreational use of saline waters around NYC and along the Hudson using a new interactive map.
Mike Dulong
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