News and updates
Updates on our work and mentions in the media
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 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
December 10, 2024
Riverkeeper proposes changes to support striped bass populations
December 10, 2024
Hudson River advocates resume calls for more PCB cleanup ahead of EPA meeting
WAMC
December 4, 2024
Riverkeeper testifies on "forever chemicals" at NYS Assembly
Riverkeeper Science Director Shannon Roback recently testified in front of the NYS Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee hearing on PFAS contamination in water. The following is Shannon’s testimony.
Shannon Roback, PhD
November 21, 2024
Get involved to protect the Hudson's iconic bass
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will hold a webinar on Monday, December 16 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm to consider changes to striped bass management.
November 16, 2024
Rising temperatures in Hudson River are '5-alarm fire' for wildlife
November 16, 2024
Suit: Endangered sturgeon accidentally being caught off Long Island
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