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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.

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Why NYC’s floating pool could change beach access for the entire state

Longtime Riverkeeper Captain To Retire After 24 Years Patrolling Hudson River

Riverkeeper’s longtime captain John Lipscomb retires after 24 years protecting the Hudson

Riverkeeper Christens The ‘Bob Boyle’ In Honor of Founder

Riverkeeper using new boat to test and monitor Hudson River water quality

Riverkeeper’s Patrol Boat Captain John Lipscomb to retire after 24 years of devoted service to the Hudson

Riverkeeper to welcome new Boat Captain Luis Melendez June 12, 2024 (OSSINING, NY) – Riverkeeper today announces that Patrol Boat Captain and Vice President for Advocacy John Lipscomb, who has served as the eyes and ears of the Hudson River for 24 years, will retire in 2024. Lipscomb will train Riverkeeper’s next boat captain, the very experienced educator, conservationist, and vessel operator Luis Melendez. Since 2000, Lipscomb has patrolled the Hudson, including New York Harbor, the Mohawk, and upper Hudson, searching out and deterring polluters, monitoring tributaries and waterfront facilities, […]

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Boaters, beachgoers avoid portion of the Hudson River impacted by partially treated sewage leak

What would it take to make NYC’s waterways safe for swimming?

Riverkeeper expands fleet with new boat named after late founder

Tell Gov. Hochul to block invasive species at the Erie and Champlain canals
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