News and updates
Updates on our work and mentions in the media
March 27, 2025
Identifying New York waters in need of protection
March 14, 2025
With federal cuts looming, NYS lawmakers propose boosts to clean water funding
Jeremy Cherson
March 6, 2025
Court ruling restricts EPA's ability to limit water pollution
February 7, 2025
Building on Rivekeeper’s key educational efforts
January 30, 2025
Keeping the pressure on for key state environmental funding
January 15, 2025
Riverkeeper responds to Governor's proposed environmental agenda
January 9, 2025
Riverkeeper, Marbletown to collaborate on beach reopening
December 19, 2024
Our effort to reduce pollution in Newtown Creek
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
July 29, 2024
House of Representatives passes Water Resources Development Act of 2024 with big wins for the Hudson and Mohawk watersheds
The House of Representatives passed the biannual Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, marking significant wins for our regional watersheds.
Jeremy Cherson
May 29, 2024
Senator Rachel May, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, State Legislators, and Advocates unite to push for Rain Ready NY, safeguarding New Yorkers from climate change-fueled floods
As the State Senate is scheduled to vote on Rain Ready New York, Senator Rachel May and elected officials representing districts from across the state gathered to call for the urgent passage of Rain Ready NY, a bill to help the state address extreme flooding from rainfall.
April 22, 2024
Kayakers Spot Oil on Hudson River Week Before Reported Con Ed Spill
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