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For immediate release: September 10, 2016 Confirmed: Wallkill River Algae Produced High Toxin Levels Wallkill River Watershed Alliance and Riverkeeper call for action to address underlying causes of algal bloom that has affected miles of the river for weeks Analysis has confirmed the presence of […] More

Riverkeeper warned state legislators of dire risks to New York’s waterways due to inadequate funding of our water future. Looking forward, the group provided specific guidance for governmental authorities to step up their efforts to protect public health and the environment. More

Ossining, N.Y. — The U.S. Coast Guard is extending public comment period for the proposed new Hudson River anchorages from September 7 to December 6, 2016. More

Scientists hike to Lake Tear of the Clouds on state’s highest peak to complete 315-mile-long snapshot of water quality from source to sea, and inspire fresh look at the Hudson. More

Contacts: Jason West, Wallkill River Watershed Alliance Director, 845-532-7584, [email protected] Dan Shapley, Riverkeeper Water Quality Program Manager, 845-797-2158, [email protected] Wallkill River Watershed Alliance and Riverkeeper document, report and notify public of potential risks from bright green algae NEW PALTZ – The Wallkill River Watershed Alliance […] More

Unacceptable levels of PCBs allowed to remain in river pose threats to public health and the environment DEC Commissioner Seggos: “The job is not done and the remedy as implemented may not achieve the targeted reductions of PCB levels left behind in the Upper Hudson […] More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 17, 2016 Contact: Leah Rae, Media Specialist (914) 478-4501, ext. 238; [email protected] Major new EPA enforcement backs Riverkeeper challenge over Clean Air Act violations by oil train operator in Albany Ossining, NY — In a Notice of Violation released today, the […] More

The Council of The City of New York City Hall New York, N.Y. 10007 DATE: 8/16/2016 CONTACT: Edward Paulino (212) 788-7348 City Council Enacts First Ban in the Nation on Oil and Natural Gas Waste Products CITY HALL—Today, New York City became the nation’s first […] More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 16, 2016 Contact: Cliff Weathers, Communications Director (914) 478-4501, ext. 239; [email protected] Ossining, NY — Riverkeeper, New York’s clean water advocate, has issued a statement regarding Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s call for blood testing for Newburgh, NY residents. Earlier today, Sen. Gillibrand […] More