The Governor's plans to overhaul New York's landmark climate law will hurt the state's ability to address our changing climate.
Read our statement on why the law is critical to climate progress and building a cleaner, more affordable energy system for New Yorkers π https://ow.ly/qNeI50Yqnii
ππ£Following the 5th anniversary of the signing of the #RenewableRikers Act, NYC-EJA is proud to announce our newest report, βA Reset for Renewable Rikersβ, a look at the possibilities for Rikers to be transformed into a sustainable renewable energy and composting hub for the City of New York.
More from last weekβs Advocacy Day, where Riverkeeper and our partners met with nearly 40 New York State lawmakers.
These conversations help drive progress on critical clean water protections and safeguards for the ecosystems our communities rely on.
Learn more π https://ow.ly/9bA650Yp87f
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This week in 2010, after years of advocacy by Riverkeeper and community partners, the Gowanus Canal was designated a Superfund site.
Today weβre advancing cleanup, reducing sewage overflows, testing water quality, and holding polluters accountable.
Learn more π https://ow.ly/ySFJ50YoGpf
Weβre hiring! π
Donor Experience Manager/Specialist β Lead creative outreach & donor events along the Hudson River (NYC focus).
Water Quality Intern β Collect/process water samples, train in lab techniques & work with community science volunteers.
Apply: https://ow.ly/4tLw50Yne3Q
This week we met with ~40 legislators in Albany to push for clean water across NY.
Our 2026 Policy Agendas for NYS & NYC lay out the path forward for stronger protections π Riverkeeper.org/policy
From the river to the halls of power β weβre working for a swimmable, fishable, drinkable Hudson.
Five years ago, NYC passed legislation to close Rikers Island and transform it into renewable energy + wastewater infrastructure.
Weβre pushing to make Renewable Rikers real β for cleaner water, climate, and environmental justice.
Learn more π https://ow.ly/72ho50YleGr
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Join us on Thursday (12:30β1:30 pm) to explore how NYCβs drinking water system works β and why it matters for your favorite foods (featuring pizza expert Scott Wiener!)
Register here π https://ow.ly/JVB150Yki3l
The Indian Point Decommissioning Oversight Board β which includes Riverkeeper β convened for its regularly scheduled meeting.
We're monitoring decommissioning in order to ensure water quality, wildlife, and the surrounding communities remain protected.
Read the latest π https://ow.ly/wCTu50Ykhp8
Volunteer season is almost here! π
Join thousands for Riverkeeper Sweep on May 2 β the largest day of service for the Hudson. Help clean waterways from NYC to the Adirondacks and protect wildlife & recreation.
Sign up for updates and get involved π https://ow.ly/JuBR50YiRhF
Riverkeeper honors Richard L. βDickβ Ottinger, 97, a lifelong champion of the Hudson River. A 16-year Congressman, he fought polluters, helped stop Con Edisonβs Storm King plant, and shaped the modern environmental movement. Rest in power, Richard Ottinger.
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Riverkeeper, Save the Sound, and Guardians of Flushing Bay have filed a lawsuit challenging the NYC's plan to chlorinate sewage, dechlorinate it, then release it into Flushing Creek in Queens. We support solutions that clean the water and respect communities. Find out moreβ‘οΈhttps://ow.ly/L7iB50Yh6fI
Riverkeeper strongly objects to the Trump Administrationβs decision to repeal the Endangerment Finding, the scientific determination that greenhouse gases are harmful to public health and the environment. βο»Ώββββββββο»Ώββββββο»Ώβο»Ώββββ
Read our full opposition statement β‘οΈ https://ow.ly/oGYg50YeFeE
Help heal the Hudson π Volunteer with Riverkeeper!
Join the Riverkeeper Sweep on Sat., May 2 β the largest cleanup of the Hudson π https://ow.ly/Fv3j50YaqGJ
Become a Volunteer Ambassador and help protect the river year-roundπ https://ow.ly/9xEC50YaqGH
Every action makes a difference π
Hear directly from the experts on Indian Point decommissioning. Join us Thursday, Feb. 12 at 6 pm for a virtual Oversight Board meeting. Riverkeeper will press for answers on decommissioning progress and any plans to restart nuclear power.
Get the details π https://ow.ly/m8BF50Yaplk
With your help, weβre standing up for waterway protections π§ Riverkeeper supporters took action against a rule that would strip protections from wetlands and streams. Thanks to Kirsten Gillibrand & many U.S. Senators for standing up for clean water.
Learn more π https://ow.ly/y55E50YaoT8
ππ Be part of the largest cleanup of the Hudson! ππ
Join thousands of volunteers for Riverkeeper Sweep on Saturday, May 2. Protect wildlife, restore waterways, and show up for your community in one powerful day of impact.
π Get details and sign up for updates: https://ow.ly/kvcg50Y8TqG
Weβre hiring! π
β’ Donor Experience Manager/Specialist β Build donor relationships through outreach, events along the Hudson (NYC-focused), and collaboration.
β’ Social Media Sr. Coordinator/Specialist β Grow our audience and tell powerful Hudson River stories.
π Apply: https://ow.ly/IZG750XNirY
Want to help heal the Hudson? π Join us as a Riverkeeper Ambassador staffing event tables, sharing our mission, and connecting with people who care about clean water and a healthy river. You will make a difference one conversation at a time π https://ow.ly/CYZq50Y3Wf8
Climate change is already reshaping the Hudson River. π
Riverkeeperβs new interactive map visualizes sea level rise, heavier rain, and rising temperatures from NYC to the Adirondacks, giving you the information you need to plan for whatβs ahead.
πLearn more at data.riverkeeper.org/climate
Welcome to Riverkeeperβs new Government Affairs Coordinator, Jim Cronin! π
A former journalist and seasoned communications leader for conservation and social justice organizations, Jim now calls the Catskills home.
Welcome, Jim!
This weekend's wintry weather brought beautiful (and chilly) new perspectives to landscapes, backyards, and waterways across the Hudson Valley βοΈ
Riverkeeperβs Habitat Team has enjoyed connecting with the Newburgh community ! ππ Kayaking and learning together, neighbors explored water quality, aquatic life, and how dam removal helps restore fish migration, reduce flooding, and reconnect ecosystems.
π Learn more: https://ow.ly/OSJt50Y0RCT
Gov. Hochul's budget includes some welcome clean water investments, but NYS must preserve its keystone environmental review law.
Riverkeeper advocates for a budget that includes clean water, public health, and long-term environmental protection.
Read our full analysis π https://ow.ly/tNh350Y1g7g
Welcome our new Advocacy & Policy Coordinator, Jem Pickard! An environmental advocate & creative producer with 20 yearsβ experience, Jem is finishing an MS in Environmental Policy at Bard and has worked with Riverkeeper, NYSDEC, and Food & Water Watch.
Welcome, Jem!
NYC is creating its first citywide Environmental Justice Plan, and community voices matter. Riverkeeper is proud to work toward clean water and environmental justice across NYCπ±
Take the EJNYC Community Questionnaire (Spanish, Chinese, Bangla & Haitian Creole available) π https://ow.ly/9QCi50XWim4
π§Governor Hochulβs State of the State includes important investments in clean water infrastructure β especially critical as federal protections are rolled back. But weakening environmental review could risk more pollution.
π Learn more about our advocacy: https://ow.ly/Gzj250XWRYH
A new study found that over 80% of U.S. rivers lack adequate protection β but New York ranks in the top 10 for strongest river safeguards. That reflects decades of Riverkeeper advocacy and work to defend clean water, and weβre not stopping now π πͺ
Learn more π https://ow.ly/b7Lx50XVBsj
Thank you for protecting wetlands & wildlife π After Riverkeeper raised concerns about proposed rollbacks to the Endangered Species Act & Clean Water Act, hundreds of you spoke up. We followed with formal legal comments urging strong, science-based protections. Learn more: https://ow.ly/zfwa50XU8eR
Weβre hiring at Riverkeeper! π Join a passionate team protecting the Hudson River & drinking water for millions.
Open roles: Sweep assistant (our biggest day of service) + social media senior coordinator/specialist.
Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/oSTw50XTyQG
