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Riverkeeper, Jon Bowermaster present three Hudson River mini-documentaries in Nyack, Dec. 8

The National Geographic Filmmaker will lead a post-film panel discussion with noted community leaders, politicians and environmentalists.

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Fisheries Service agrees to re-examine Tappan Zee Bridge project as reports of dead sturgeon continue to mount

Sturgeon photographed by Daniel Wolff at beach in Upper Nyack on April 20, 2013 (Photo: Daniel Wolff)
For Immediate Release Nov. 17, 2015 Contact: Leah Rae, Staff Writer 914-478-4501, ext. 238, [email protected] Ossining, N.Y. – The National Marine Fisheries Service is re-examining the impact of the Tappan Zee Bridge replacement project on endangered Hudson River sturgeon, following a petition by Riverkeeper that highlighted an alarming increase in reported sturgeon deaths. Riverkeeper continues to call for federal action to protect the fish. Records kept by New York State show a continuing surge in the number of sturgeon found dead along the Hudson River Estuary since the massive construction […]

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Groups Call Foul on EPA’s Approved Hudson River Demobilization Plan

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that, while some Superfund Site activities on the Hudson River will continue next summer, the agency has approved General Electric Co.’s (GE) plans to permanently remove and demobilize its massive dredging infrastructure.

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Gov. Cuomo nixes Port Ambrose natural gas terminal

Ossining, N.Y. – Riverkeeper applauds Governor Cuomo’s decision to veto a proposed terminal for liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports located just off the New York and New Jersey coastline.

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New Investigative Report Documents Threat from Oil Trains on Nation’s Neglected Rail Infrastructure

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With a 5,000% increase in oil train traffic, Waterkeepers across the U.S. identify significant areas of concern with 114 railway bridges along known and potential routes of explosive oil trains

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‘Extra-flammable’ crude oil being stored at Riverhead oil tanks; town officials, first responders kept in the dark

Mystery and Slaughter

Oil pipelines draw criticism from foes

Nine Million Thirsty New Yorkers and Climate Change

OUR VIEW: Safety rules for oil trains must be tougher

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