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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.

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Lawmakers urge Department of Defense to expedite PFAS cleanup at Stewart

Riverkeeper awarded nearly $4M to remove failing dam in Orange County

Report calls on EPA to deal with PCBs still in Hudson River

Report: Cleanup Falling Short

Riverkeeper statement on proposed Hudson River Protection Act

Congressmen Pat Ryan and Marc Molinaro have introduced the Hudson River Protection Act. Riverkeeper Staff Attorney Drew Gamils has the following statement:

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EPA’s dredging remedy for Hudson River PCBs Superfund site is failing to protect human and environmental health

Findings from independent, scientific assessment of publicly available data comes as EPA prepares to release its review of the Hudson River PCBs Superfund site.

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Riverkeeper celebrates reversal of U.S. Coast Guard Policy on Hudson River Anchoring

Following action from Riverkeeper and local elected officials, the U.S. Coast Guard rescinds policy that would have posed significant risk to endangered species and drinking water sources; announces public participation process

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Advocates celebrate breakthrough in campaign to overhaul flawed Army Corps flooding plan for NY-NJ Harbor

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Advocates celebrate breakthrough in campaign to overhaul flawed Army Corps flooding plan for NY-NJ Harbor New York State directs the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide comprehensive flood protection to safeguard communities and the region, as requested by a coalition of over 50 organizations

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Coast Guard change could mean more oil barges anchoring on Hudson River

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