On December 15 Riverkeeper submitted comments on the proposed scope of the environmental impact statement for industrial gas drilling of the Marcellus Shale, located in part within the NYC Watershed. Riverkeeper believes hydraulic fracturing, the planned technique for extracting the gas, has the potential to adversely impact surface and groundwater supplies in the New York City Watershed - the source of unfiltered drinking water for 9 million New Yorkers. In our comments, we have asked for the scope of the environmental review to be expanded to fully assess the potential impacts to the watershed.

Riverkeeper has been working on behalf of New Yorkers and our local water resources for more than 40 years. We have a hardworking, talented team and a long record of victories as defenders of the Hudson River and the New York City Watershed. However, our history of success does not make us immune to the tough economic times that we are all now facing.

Like all nonprofits, we have seen the donations we rely on decline dramatically over the past several months. Therefore, we’re asking you to please consider making a gift today, or becoming a member if you are not one already. We promise to put your donation to good use safeguarding the precious water resources you depend on. Thank you for your ongoing support!

Riverkeeper and Food & Water Watch have joined forces to Take Back the Tap and get New Yorkers to kick the bottled water habit.