Calling for stronger environmental protections for new energy projects
April 25, 2025
While Riverkeeper supports the shift to clean energy to meet New York’s climate goals, we’re concerned that the current draft regulations could harm the environment, override existing environmental protections, limit state agency input, and reduce opportunities for public involvement.
Riverkeeper recently urged the state to revise the draft regulations to better protect the Hudson River watershed and ensure that renewable energy development is both effective and environmentally responsible.
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Renewable energy transition
Working toward a sustainable future while protecting the Hudson River and its communities
Strengthening protections against a changing climate
Supporting nature-based solutions to adapt to the impacts of climate change
Protecting and restoring habitats
The Hudson River watershed is home to a breathtaking diversity of life. Protecting and restoring our aquatic habitats is critical for their renewal and for a healthy future for all life in the watershed
