News and updates
Updates on our work and mentions in the media
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 10, 2024
Riverkeeper proposes changes to support striped bass populations
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.
October 24, 2024
Environmental organizations bring lawsuit against New York for Endangered Species Act violation that imperils iconic Atlantic sturgeon
Today, the Delaware Riverkeeper Network and Riverkeeper filed an Endangered Species Act (ESA) lawsuit to force New York to address the illegal capture and killing of endangered Atlantic sturgeon by commercial fishing operations. Parallel lawsuits were also filed by the two groups against Delaware and New Jersey.
October 15, 2024
NYSDEC’s updates to threatened species must go further to protect biodiversity
Riverkeeper supports the NYS DEC's proposed updates to the endangered, threatened, and special concern species list, particularly the addition of several fish species vital to the Hudson River ecosystem. However, we believe more species, such as the American eel, alewife, and sea lamprey, should be better protected. Without broader inclusion, these regulations risk overlooking species that are declining and need urgent protection to preserve New York's biodiversity.
Casey Hellman
August 14, 2024
The Grandeur of the Hudson’s Broad Bays
The Tappan Zee Bay and Haverstraw Bay are truly special bodies of water within a majestic river. These brackish embayments, or bays, are integral to the Hudson River ecosystem that function as fountains of life and cradles for a rich diversity of juvenile species that help sustain the Atlantic Ocean’s coastal marine ecosystem.
George Jackman
July 9, 2024
How Riverkeeper’s legal campaigns support restoration
Riverkeeper’s legal campaigns don’t just stop pollution, they also fuel restoration. Not only do victories in the courtroom lead to greater and more effective enforcement of environmental laws and regulations, but we also “pay forward” the environmental benefit funds that we secure through our successful legal campaigns to support projects led by other organizations that address water quality and pressing environmental issues.
April 19, 2024
Riverkeeper Applauds New York State's Environmental Commitment in 2025 Budget
Riverkeeper applauds Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature for their dedication to our environment and clean water, as demonstrated by the passage of the 2025 state budget which includes significant wins for New York and the Hudson River.
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300+
miles of river patrolled annually, from the Upper Hudson and Mohawk River all the way to New York Harbor
382
tons of debris removed from the river by thousands of Riverkeeper volunteers since 2012
$5.5B
$5.5 billion for clean water allocated since 2017 from New York State thanks to our advocacy work
28,148
letters to lawmakers and decision makers in one year