News and updates
Updates on our work and mentions in the media
March 14, 2025
With federal cuts looming, NYS lawmakers propose boosts to clean water funding
Jeremy Cherson
March 6, 2025
Court ruling restricts EPA's ability to limit water pollution
February 7, 2025
Building on Rivekeeper’s key educational efforts
January 15, 2025
More shoreline cleanups, more impact
Katie Leung
January 9, 2025
Riverkeeper, Marbletown to collaborate on beach reopening
January 9, 2025
NYS DEC finalizes regulations to protect freshwater wetlands
January 8, 2025
Riverkeeper unveils 2025 Policy Agenda to safeguard NY’s waterways and communities
December 19, 2024
Our effort to reduce pollution in Newtown Creek
December 4, 2024
Riverkeeper testifies on "forever chemicals" at NYS Assembly
Riverkeeper Science Director Shannon Roback recently testified in front of the NYS Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee hearing on PFAS contamination in water. The following is Shannon’s testimony.
Shannon Roback, PhD
July 17, 2024
What to know about hydropower cable installation in the Hudson River
If you spend time around the Hudson River this summer you may notice large vessels installing cables along the bottom of the river as part of the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) project. Learn more about this project.
Ben Foster, Legal Intern
July 1, 2024
Clean water advocates and environmentalists announce the formation of the Westchester Coalition for Clean Water (WCCW)
The Westchester Coalition For Clean Water, (WCCW), announces its formation. WCCW is committed to achieving, maintaining, and protecting clean water in all of Westchester’s waterways for all community members now and for the future.
June 28, 2024
Honoring our foundation in science
At this time, I have the honor of serving as the Hudson Riverkeeper, leading a team of 30 dedicated environmental experts who have the trust of our community and decision makers across New York State and beyond. We have earned that trust by remaining true to the integrity of our founder, Bob Boyle, basing our work in science, law, and advocacy.
Tracy Brown
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