Your river, our future
We fight for clean water in the Hudson River and New York City’s drinking water supply
How you can helpFor generations to come
Riverkeeper brings together science, law, and advocacy to heal the Hudson and safeguard drinking water. Here’s some of what we’re up to.
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Learn more about what we do, how you are connected to the river, and how you can help.
Water quality
Testing, analyzing, and improving the water quality of the Hudson River watershed.
Habitat and wildlife
Protecting wildlife and restoring habitats in the Hudson River watershed.
Drinking water
Protecting drinking water sources for millions of New York residents in the Hudson Valley and New York City.
Climate impacts
Addressing the impacts of climate change on the Hudson River and its watershed, drinking water supplies, and the people who rely on them.
Legal cases
Riverkeeper has successfully challenged the unlawful activities of some of the largest and most notorious polluters. Stay informed on our current cases.
Policy solutions
Stay informed on critical opportunities to advance legislation and budget items that will positively impact the environment for generations.
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October 24, 2024
Environmental organizations bring lawsuit against New York for Endangered Species Act violation that imperils iconic Atlantic sturgeon
Today, the 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.
October 15, 2024
NYSDEC’s updates to threatened species must go further to protect biodiversity
Riverkeeper supports the NYS DEC's proposed updates to the endangered, threatened, and special concern species list, particularly the addition of several fish species vital to the Hudson River ecosystem. However, we believe more species, such as the American eel, alewife, and sea lamprey, should be better protected. Without broader inclusion, these regulations risk overlooking species that are declining and need urgent protection to preserve New York's biodiversity.
Casey Hellman