Join Friends of +Pool and Riverkeeper for a cleanup at Pier 35 along the East River in Manhattan from 10 AM to 2 PM. This event is part of the 13th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep. This is a rain or shine event. Volunteers will meet at the start of Pier 35, underneath FDR Drive. Driving is not recommended due to lack of parking and the cost of nearby private garages is $40+ for 2 hours. We recommend that all Sweep volunteers bring a hat, sunscreen, a full reusable water bottle, insect repellent, work gloves and hand sanitizer. This site is suitable for elementary-aged children with adult sup ..read more

(John Lipscomb steering the R. Ian Fletcher, Credit: Rebecca Gentry 2015) Join us for a unique installment of our webinar series in a conversation between longtime Riverkeeper Boat Captain John Lipscomb and Environmental Filmmaker Jon Bowermaster. Bowermaster will inquire about Lipscomb’s decades patrolling the Hudson River aboard the R. Ian Fletcher – over 6,000 nautical miles since 2000. Lipscomb will share his memorable stories, insights, and deep knowledge that he gained over 20 years as an ambassador and protector of the river. As he approaches retirement from Riverkeeper this year, he ..read more

Riverkeeper’s Staff Attorney Drew Gamils and Habitat Restoration Director George Jackman will provide an overview of the Clean Path and Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) transmission projects at the Ossining Boat and Canoe Club. This presentation will include a description of each project, construction updates, a discussion of the potential environmental impacts, a review of the Champlain Hudson Environmental Trust, and information about how to get involved. This event is free and open to the public. The post Presentation on Clean Path and CHPE transmission project appeared first on River ..read more

https://gothamist.com/news/debate-heats-up-over-how-to-dispose-of-indian-point-radioactive-water The post Debate heats up over how to dispose of Indian Point radioactive water appeared first on Riverkeeper ..read more

Fighting for our free-flowing sister river in Nepal Right now there is a free and wild river, with cold turquoise waters full of life flowing from the Himalayan plateau through western Nepal on her way to the River Ganges in India. Her Nepalese name is Karnali and she is the sister river of our beautiful Hudson. The two rivers share many characteristics, including being home to majestic endangered fish species (Atlantic Sturgeon and Golden Mahseer) and being the central feature of the communities who live on their banks. Riverkeeper is the model and inspiration for a global network of ov ..read more

Kayakers Spot Oil on Hudson River Week Before Reported Con Ed Spill The post Kayakers Spot Oil on Hudson River Week Before Reported Con Ed Spill appeared first on Riverkeeper ..read more

Holtec Sues Over River Ban The post Holtec Sues Over River Ban appeared first on Riverkeeper ..read more

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2024/04/19/indian-point-holtec-sues-new-york The post Holtec sues New York state, claims ‘Save The Hudson’ law is pre-empted by federal law appeared first on Riverkeeper ..read more

https://www.wamc.org/news/2024-04-18/molinaro-ryan-call-on-epa-to-pursue-additional-remediation-as-release-of-third-five-year-review-of-hudson-river-cleanup-nears The post Molinaro, Ryan call on EPA to pursue additional remediation as release of third five-year review of Hudson River cleanup nears appeared first on Riverkeeper ..read more

Harckham, Levenberg Fight to Restore Money for Clean Water Projects The post Harckham, Levenberg Fight to Restore Money for Clean Water Projects appeared first on Riverkeeper ..read more