News and updates
Updates on our work and mentions in the media
April 3, 2025
Expanding monitoring, protection efforts through collaboration
March 27, 2025
Identifying New York waters in need of protection
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
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
June 28, 2024
Honoring our foundation in science
At this time, I have the honor of serving as the Hudson Riverkeeper, leading a team of 30 dedicated environmental experts who have the trust of our community and decision makers across New York State and beyond. We have earned that trust by remaining true to the integrity of our founder, Bob Boyle, basing our work in science, law, and advocacy.
Tracy Brown
June 25, 2024
2024 State Legislative Summary: Some key environmental wins despite resistance
With the recent legislative session in the rearview, Riverkeeper Senior Manager for Government Affairs Jeremy Cherson wrote about the ups and downs of the last several months.
Jeremy Cherson
April 10, 2024
Members of Stewart Air National Guard Restoration Advisory Board Applaud EPA’s First National Drinking Water Standards for Toxic PFAS “Forever Chemicals”
Newly established Federal Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) of six per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water will reduce exposure in many Hudson Valley communities and should influence the cleanup of contamination affecting Newburgh and New Windsor drinking water sources.
December 12, 2023
Campaign to ‘Speed Up the Cleanup’ of pollution affecting Newburgh-area drinking water supplies gains federal and state support
NYS, Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, and Rep. Ryan urge actions to address toxic PFAS chemical pollution at Stewart Air National Guard Base.
May 26, 2023
State begins first-of-its-kind Hudson River water quality assessment
Two-year study will shed light on certain important risks, including algal blooms, but won’t measure bacteria to indicate where water is safe for swimming.
Dan Shapley
May 11, 2023
Riverkeeper to honor DEC’s Fran Dunwell and Dr. David Carpenter on June 8
December 9, 2022
NYS must increase safeguards on toxic PFAS in drinking water
October 21, 2022
On Newtown Creek, 'a statement of faith' in restoring a waterway
Two decades ago, Captain John Lipscomb first patrolled Newtown Creek, the tidal tributary that separates Brooklyn and Queens. He and his guests and crew found a large oil sheen that would later become the subject of a Riverkeeper lawsuit against ExxonMobil.
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