01.11.16
:: Press Releases :: Contaminated Sites
Riverkeeper supports proposed Consent Decree Modification for Hastings waterfront cleanup
Photo Courtesy of Hastings Historical Society
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01.05.16
:: Press Releases :: Water Quality
Cuomo shows renewed commitment to investing in New York’s water infrastructure
Good news for clean water, as governor proposes additional $50 million in water infrastructure spending for both 2016 and 2017.
Clean water investment comes in addition to $125 million boost for Environmental Protection Fund.
01.05.16
:: Press Releases :: Water Quality
Riverkeeper’s statement regarding Gov. Cuomo’s $300 million commitment to New York’s environment
Riverkeeper applauds the commitment by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to grow the Environmental Protection Fund to $300 million as part of his upcoming state budget proposal, scheduled to be unveiled on January 13.
12.22.15
:: Press Releases :: Preserve River Ecology
In Major Step Forward, EPA Agrees to Expedite PCB Cleanup Review
Agency indicates if cleanup fails to meet goals, additional actions will be considered
12.22.15
:: Press Releases :: Crude Oil Transport
Riverkeeper’s statement regarding the DEC’s decision to share Pilgrim Pipeline environmental review duties with the Thruway Authority
>Riverkeeper’s statement regarding the DEC’s decision to share Pilgrim Pipeline environmental review duties with the Thruway Authority
12.21.15
:: Press Releases :: Preserve River Ecology
Riverkeeper puts NYS on notice over Endangered Species, Clean Water Act violations at Tappan Zee project site
12.17.15
:: Press Releases :: Safeguard Drinking Water
PSC Makes Right Decision on Desalination Plant
HUDSON VALLEY—Scenic Hudson and Riverkeeper commend the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) for its decision today to halt an unnecessary, costly and environmentally damaging desalination plant proposed for Haverstraw, Rockland County. The project proponent, Suez NY (formerly United Water New York), will now be legally required to devise more sustainable ways to manage Rockland County’s water supply.
12.16.15
:: Press Releases :: Crude Oil Transport
Statement from Riverkeeper’s Kate Hudson regarding overwhelming opposition to Pilgrim Pipelines
Concern over the potential impacts of the proposed Pilgrim Pipeline crude oil and gas pipelines has prompted 58 towns, cities, and counties in New York and New Jersey to go on record opposing this project, with the majority of New York towns and counties challenging the NYS Thruway Authority’s intention to be the lead agency overseeing an environmental review for the pipeline.
12.15.15
:: Press Releases :: Water Quality
Riverkeeper praises $75 million in state grants for water infrastructure improvements
Statement from Riverkeeper Water Quality Program Manager Dan Shapley:
12.08.15
:: Press Releases :: Water Quality
Local Officials, Advocates Urge $800 Million to #FixOurPipes
Broad coalition asks for state budget investment into community water infrastructure to support health, economic development
