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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that, while some Superfund Site activities on the Hudson River will continue next summer, the agency has approved General Electric Co.’s (GE) plans to permanently remove and demobilize its massive dredging infrastructure. More

With a 5,000% increase in oil train traffic, Waterkeepers across the U.S. identify significant areas of concern with 114 railway bridges along known and potential routes of explosive oil trains More

Event to press delegates to UN Paris Climate talks to commit to "urgent carbon reductions." More

On Saturday, October 24, 2015 the Randall’s Island Park Alliance (RIPA), in partnership with Riverkeeper, will host the 6th annual Run the River 5K to benefit and raise awareness of efforts to protect, maintain and restore the beautiful shorelines and wetlands at Randall’s Island Park. More

For Immediate Release: October 5, 2015 Contact: Cliff Weathers, 914-478-4501, Ext 239 There’s much work to be done to clean the river of the toxic PCBs dumped by GE says Riverkeeper attorney. Ossining, NY — Today, General Electric prematurely called the end of its liabilities […] More

For Immediate Release: October 2, 2015 Contact: Cliff Weathers, 914-478-4501, Ext 239 Riverkeeper Congratulates Basil Seggos on his appointment as NY DEC Commissioner Riverkeeper wishes him the best in his new role. Ossining, NY — Riverkeeper congratulates Basil Seggos on his appointment as the New […] More

County Health Departments join Riverkeeper in SepticSmart Week outreach to reduce costly and environmentally damaging septic system failures. More

For Immediate Release: September 14, 2015 Contact: Cliff Weathers, Communications Director Office: 914-478-4501, Ext 239 Cell: 845-445-8257 Email: [email protected] State hearings on Indian Point begin today Proceedings will address proposals to impose seasonal shutdowns to help protect Hudson River fish. More than a billion aquatic […] More

Call is for three specific and immediate actions More