News and updates
Updates on our work and mentions in the media
January 15, 2025
Riverkeeper responds to Governor's proposed environmental agenda
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
W42ndst.nyc
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.
September 20, 2023
Endurance swimmer joins Riverkeeper in surfacing the Hudson River’s story – for all the world to see
Lewis Pugh’s 315-mile swim of the entire Hudson is an ongoing, inspiring tale of endurance – for this athlete, and for generations of local advocates working to restore the river back to health. Riverkeeper was proud to collaborate on this historic swim.
May 26, 2023
Will NYC waters ever be made consistently safe for swimming?
In response to a lawsuit by Riverkeeper and our partners and following 20 years of delay, New York State has proposed the first of two new rules that are meant to update Water Quality Standards for waters around New York City.
Dan Shapley
May 25, 2023
State proposes changes to New York City’s Green Infrastructure Program
Full green infrastructure development will be delayed by at least a decade, but implementation of Riverkeeper recommendations will strengthen New York City’s Green Infrastructure Program moving forward.
Mike Dulong
January 17, 2023
5 clean water lessons from Newburgh’s 'boring machine'
Dan Shapley
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