Issue overview
A living river
How we’re protecting it
200
The Hudson River is home to more than 200 fish species, many of which are in decline
2,000+
More than 2,000 dams, most of them obsolete and many long-forgotten, fragment the rivers and streams of the Hudson Valley
80%
80 percent of all river herring spawning habitat is blocked by obsolete dams
50
At least 50 aquatic invasive species are displacing, competing with, or feeding on native aquatic species
Featured campaigns
Saving Hudson River fish
Protecting iconic species vital to our local ecosystems
Invasive species
Protecting the Hudson includes defending it against outside threats
Dam removal
By removing old, obsolete dams, we are healing the ecosystem and restoring life to the Hudson and its tributaries
Riverkeeper Sweep campaign
Cleaning up shorelines along the Hudson River and its tributaries
Protecting and restoring habitats
The Hudson River watershed is home to a breathtaking diversity of life. Protecting and restoring our aquatic habitats is critical for their renewal and for a healthy future for all life in the watershed
Spill prevention and preparedness
Working to protect the Hudson and its communities from the threats posed by anchor strikes and spills
