News and updates
Updates on our work and mentions in the media
January 21, 2025
The hidden danger in our waterways: understanding 6PPD-Q
The chemical "6PPD-Q" is an invisible threat with a profound impact on aquatic life, and it’s closer to home than you might think. Here’s what you need to know.
Shannon Roback, PhD
January 17, 2025
Riverkeeper opposes latest EPA findings in Hudson River cleanup
January 17, 2025
Environmental Groups Condemn EPA's Final Review of the Hudson Superfund Site
January 15, 2025
More shoreline cleanups, more impact
Katie Leung
January 15, 2025
Riverkeeper responds to Governor's proposed environmental agenda
January 14, 2025
Protecting vulnerable species while achieving renewable energy goals
Drew Gamils
January 14, 2025
Riverkeeper position on the proposed Fjord Trail
Mike Dulong
January 8, 2025
Riverkeeper unveils 2025 Policy Agenda to safeguard NY’s waterways and communities
December 23, 2024
Last Words for 2024: PCBs Remain A Blight + Capt John Lipscomb
Radio Kingston
December 19, 2024
Our effort to reduce pollution in Newtown Creek
December 19, 2024
Hudson, Mohawk rivers contaminated with landfill runoff, advocates say
New York Upstate
December 19, 2024
Changes to striped bass management under consideration
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