Posts Tagged ‘Anchorages’

Riverkeeper statements regarding Coast Guard announcement that it will suspend future rulemaking decisions on the Hudson River anchorages proposal

For immediate release: June 28, 2017 Contact: Leah Rae, Media Specialist [email protected]; 914-478-4501, ext 238 OSSINING — Late Wednesday, the U.S. Coast Guard said it will “suspend future ru… Read More

Key bill on anchorages passes Assembly 93-2; Senate must act

The NYS Assembly passed legislation by a vote of 93-2 to help protect the Hudson and waterfront communities from dangerous oil barges and unnecessary anchorages requested by industry. In order for th… Read More

Tell the NY State Senate: Protect the Hudson from Oil Barges

Can we count on you to defend the Hudson from 43 newly proposed anchorage sites for commercial vessels? A bill (S.5197a/A.6825a) has been introduced in the New York State Senate and Assembly that wou… Read More

Tell Congress: Support the Hudson River Protection Act

Riverkeeper is proud to support the Hudson River Protection Act (H.R. 1504) sponsored by Representatives Sean Patrick Maloney and Eliot Engel, which would limit the areas that may be designated as anc… Read More

Fireside chat with the The Hudson: A River at Risk

A series of short films produced by environmentalist, adventurer and filmmaker Jon Bowermaster will highlight the growing threats to the river environment and the local towns. The films will feature s… Read More

Rhinebeck Forum on Hudson River Anchorages

Dutchess County legislator Joel Tyner invites the public to participate in a forum regarding a proposal for 10 new anchorage grounds in the Hudson River. Please attend to learn more and ask questions.… Read More

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