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Advocates hail agreement to protect New York’s water from toxic “forever chemicals”

New law will establish the most comprehensive drinking water testing and notification program for PFAS in the country.

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Communities speak out on proposed Hughes Energy waste processing facility in the Catskills

Grand Gorge MSW Facility Rendering-1000
Rendering courtesy of Don’t Trash the Catskills
Hughes Energy LLC has proposed a municipal solid waste processing facility in Grand Gorge, N.Y., less than 2,000 feet from the Schoharie Creek and Schoharie Reservoir, which is part of New York City’s drinking water supply. Now is a critical time for the public to become informed and give input.

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In the Catskills, One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Business Model

Riverkeeper welcomes Brown to its helm

State orders sweeping review of proposed trash-to-fuel plant in Catskills

Rhinebeck Town Board agrees to partially fund coordinator for Hudson 7

From Swimming in the River to Keeping it Clean

NY lawmakers pass ban on coal tar as driveway sealant

Flooding, sewers affecting local water sources

Danskammer stopped: Coalition applauds permit denial for fracked gas plant

Governor Hochul’s Department of Environmental Conversation (DEC) denied the Danskammer fracked gas power plant required permits, shutting down the proposed project.

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Tell Gov. Hochul to block invasive species at the Erie and Champlain canals
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