News and updates
Updates on our work and mentions in the media
December 19, 2024
Our effort to reduce pollution in Newtown Creek
June 12, 2024
Riverkeeper's Patrol Boat Captain John Lipscomb to retire after 24 years of devoted service to the Hudson
Riverkeeper announces that Patrol Boat Captain and Vice President for Advocacy John Lipscomb, who has served as the eyes and ears of the Hudson River for 24 years, will retire in 2024.
June 3, 2024
Riverkeeper christens new boat and honors founder Bob Boyle
Expansion of Riverkeeper’s on-the-water presence increases capacity to monitor water quality and serve as the eyes and ears of the river.
April 16, 2024
With the Hudson River PCBs Superfund Site Five-Year Review approaching, Congressional leaders urge EPA to determine that the cleanup has not been protective of human and ecological health
Congressional leaders wrote to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan, urging the EPA to follow the science and rule that further PCB clean-up in the Hudson River is needed in the upcoming Five-Year Review (FYR) report.
March 21, 2024
Environmental justice leaders convene to demand EPA take action to address legacy toxic pollution in the Hudson River
Albany, NY – Today, statewide leaders in environmental justice gathered to demand the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) take action to address “forever chemical” polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contamination that continues to plague the Hudson River and severely impact disadvantaged communities along its shores.
December 15, 2023
Riverkeeper’s second annual Legislative Agenda supports critical opportunities to advance policies that will positively impact the environment for generations
Riverkeeper is proud to announce the release of its second annual New York State Legislative Agenda for the 2024 legislative session, which encompasses a range of legislative and budgetary measures aimed at improving water quality and water infrastructure.
December 13, 2023
Riverkeeper announces second annual Legislative Agenda - supporting critical opportunities to advance policies that will positively impact the environment for generations
Riverkeeper is proud to announce the release of its second annual New York State Legislative Agenda for the 2024 legislative session, which encompasses a range of legislative and budgetary measures aimed at improving water quality and water infrastructure.
November 14, 2023
EPA's dredging remedy for Hudson River PCBs Superfund site is failing to protect human and environmental health
Findings from independent, scientific assessment of publicly available data comes as EPA prepares to release its review of the Hudson River PCBs Superfund site.
May 4, 2023
Riverkeeper applauds NY State 2024 budget for environmental funding and policy wins
April 28, 2023
Riverkeeper will honor Dr. David O. Carpenter, PCBs expert, as 2023 ‘Hudson Hero’
Riverkeeper looks forward to honoring Dr. David O. Carpenter with our 2023 Hudson Hero Award at our Summer Splash event at Boscobel House and Gardens on June 8.
March 3, 2023
Bomb trains and their devastating effects
Following the catastrophic February third train accident in East Palestine, Ohio, Riverkeeper joined with partners Earthjustice, Waterkeeper Alliance, Sierra Club, and Washington Environmental Council in issuing a letter to Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
Chase Lindemann
January 9, 2023
Environmental justice advocates and southeast Queens waste transfer station operators reach settlement in Clean Water Act and nuisance lawsuit
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