01.14.16
:: The Watchdog
The need for investment in clean water infrastructure in New York State is the largest in the United States, according to the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Watersheds Survey, released January 13.
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01.13.16
:: Rvk in the Press :: Capital New York
01.08.16
:: Boat Blog
Orange discharge was observed in summer 2015 during water quality monitoring of the Sparta Brook in Ossining. (Photo by Gareth Hougham)
What IS that orange stuff?
That question occurred to Gareth Hougham of Hudson Valley Arts and Science while conducting two rounds of water quality monitoring on the Sparta Brook this summer.
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01.05.16
:: Boat Blog
There's news breaking today that Gov. Andrew Cuomo intends to propose boosting spending in the next New York State budget for the Environmental Protection Fund, increasing year-over-year funding from by nearly $125 million to $300 million.
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01.05.16
:: Press Releases :: Water Quality
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.
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01.05.16
:: Press Releases :: Water Quality
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.
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12.17.15
:: Boat Blog
State grants have recently been announced, which will result in at least $22.6 million in direct state and federal investments in community wastewater or green infrastructure projects and studies to improve water quality in the Hudson River Watershed.
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12.15.15
:: Press Releases :: Water Quality
Statement from Riverkeeper Water Quality Program Manager Dan Shapley:
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12.08.15
:: Press Releases :: Water Quality
Broad coalition asks for state budget investment into community water infrastructure to support health, economic development
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11.23.15
:: Boat Blog
The Department of Environmental Conservation has announced a new program, offering municipalities the opportunity to volunteer to be part the state's Municipal Sewage System Asset Management Pilot Program.
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