11.08.24
:: Press Releases :: Contaminated Sites
Environmental groups challenge findings in EPA’s Hudson River Superfund Site review
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10.24.24
:: Press Releases :: Preserve River Ecology
Environmental organizations bring lawsuit against New York for Endangered Species Act violation that imperils iconic Atlantic sturgeon
Delaware Riverkeeper Network and Riverkeeper filed an Endangered Species Act (ESA) lawsuit to force New York to address the illegal capture and killing of endangered Atlantic sturgeon by commercial fishing operations. Parallel lawsuits were also filed by the two groups against Delaware and New Jersey.
07.18.24
:: Press Releases :: Preserve River Ecology
Environmental organizations join to notify 3 states of intent to sue for the illegal killing of endangered Atlantic sturgeon
07.10.24
:: Press Releases :: Contaminated Sites
Hudson River coalition firmly rejects findings in EPA’s draft third five-year report for the Hudson River PCBs superfund cleanup
Groups call on the public and elected representatives to speak out during the public comment period as EPA disregards its own data showing cleanup of PCBs in the Hudson River fails to protect public health and the environment.
07.01.24
:: Press Releases :: Water Quality
Clean water advocates and environmentalists announce the formation of the Westchester Coalition for Clean Water (WCCW)
The Westchester Coalition For Clean Water, (WCCW), announces its formation. WCCW is committed to achieving, maintaining, and protecting clean water in all of Westchester’s waterways for all community members now and for the future.
06.12.24
:: Press Releases :: Riverkeeper
Riverkeeper’s Patrol Boat Captain John Lipscomb to retire after 24 years of devoted service to the Hudson
Riverkeeper to welcome new Boat Captain Luis Melendez June 12, 2024 (OSSINING, NY) – Riverkeeper today announces that Patrol Boat Captain and Vice President for Advocacy John Lipscomb, who has served as the eyes and ears of the Hudson River for 24 years, will retire in 2024. Lipscomb will train Riverkeeper’s next boat captain, the very experienced educator, conservationist, and vessel operator Luis Melendez. Since 2000, Lipscomb has patrolled the Hudson, including New York Harbor, the Mohawk, and upper Hudson, searching out and deterring polluters, monitoring tributaries and waterfront facilities, […]
06.03.24
:: Press Releases :: Riverkeeper
Riverkeeper christens new boat and honors founder Bob Boyle
05.29.24
:: Press Releases :: Climate Impacts
Senator Rachel May, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, State Legislators, and Advocates unite to push for Rain Ready NY, safeguarding New Yorkers from climate change-fueled floods
As the State Senate is scheduled to vote on Rain Ready New York, Senator Rachel May and elected officials representing districts from across the state gathered to call for the urgent passage of Rain Ready NY, a bill to help the state address extreme flooding from rainfall.
04.19.24
:: Press Releases :: Policy
Riverkeeper Applauds New York State’s Environmental Commitment in 2025 Budget
Riverkeeper applauds Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature for their dedication to our environment and clean water, as demonstrated by the passage of the 2025 state budget which includes significant wins for New York and the Hudson River.
04.16.24
:: Press Releases :: Contaminated Sites
With the Hudson River PCBs Superfund Site Five-Year Review approaching, Congressional leaders urge EPA to determine that the cleanup has not been protective of human and ecological health
Congressional leaders wrote to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan, urging the EPA to follow the science and rule that further PCB clean-up in the Hudson River is needed in the upcoming Five-Year Review (FYR) report.
