News and updates
Updates on our work and mentions in the media
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
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.
August 16, 2023
Organizations voice concern over federal flooding plan for NY-NJ Harbor
More than 25 organizations in New York and New Jersey are calling for critical changes to the Army Corps' flooding plan for NY-NJ Harbor.
July 31, 2023
New York – New Jersey Watershed Protection Act wins greater bipartisan support in Congress
Riverkeeper continues advocating to ensure the Hudson wins this long-overdue investment – authorizing $20 million for habitat restoration, flood management, drinking water protection, waterfront access & more throughout Hudson-Raritan watersheds.
July 14, 2023
Preparing for the next deluge
In the wake of extreme (and increasingly common) rain, Riverkeeper continues work to mitigate impacts on water quality and infrastructure.
Dan Shapley
February 10, 2023
Army Corps proposal for NY-NJ Harbor: Get informed and speak out
October 14, 2022
Army Corps announces preferred plan in storm surge barrier study for NY-NJ
September 21, 2022
EPA and NOAA identify problems with Port of Albany wind energy site
Victoria Leung, Staff Attorney
August 30, 2022
Climate Extreme: Drought imperils water quality
Both last summer’s deluge and this year’s drought are examples of the climate extremes we need to prepare for, given the warming already baked in due to greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels.
Dan Shapley
July 21, 2022
Sea level rise will drive salt front up the Hudson, prompting water quality concerns
The salt front is defined by a specific level of salinity, and its location in the estuary changes throughout the year and with various weather patterns.
Dan Shapley
July 1, 2022
Riverkeeper responds to irresponsible Supreme Court climate ruling
While the federal government faces new constraints, action at the state level becomes ever more critical. We will continue to fight fossil fuel development and transmission, especially where it impacts our waters and the people and ecosystems that depend on them.
June 24, 2022
NY climate law can help improve water quality & protect drinking water sources
Victoria Leung, Staff Attorney
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