News and updates
Updates on our work and mentions in the media
January 28, 2026
New Riverkeeper tool visualizes climate change from New York City to the Adirondacks
Press release
January 22, 2026
Riverkeeper analysis weighs progress and pitfalls in proposed 2026 New York State budget
Press release
October 15, 2025
State strengthens protections for the Hudson while allowing overwhelming Harlem River sewage pollution
Press release
September 12, 2025
Riverkeeper monitoring unprecedented harmful algal bloom in Hudson River estuary
Press release
September 12, 2025
EPA’s “Forever Chemical” Rollbacks Put Millions in Danger
Press release
September 10, 2025
As Trump’s EPA slashes investment for nation’s waterways, Schumer and Riverkeeper announce launch of new Hudson River online water quality portal to collect data & fill in the gaps to help keep New Yorkers’ drinking water & environment safe
Press release
June 5, 2025
Environmental organizations tell court that New York must implement its delayed climate law
Press release
June 3, 2025
Environmental groups, elected officials rally to reject NYS DEC’s Harlem River sewage exemption
Press release
May 28, 2025
Riverkeeper announces first annual Fish Migration Celebration
Press release
May 14, 2025
EANY and Riverkeeper Respond to EPA’s Dangerous Plan to Weaken Drinking Water Protections
Press release
April 24, 2025
Riverkeeper legal action secures $235,000 for Hudson River recovery
Press release
April 16, 2025
New York City environmental groups statement on NYS proposal that would allow sewage discharges to continue in Harlem River
Press release
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