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Riverkeeper and our partners in #NYC government recently hit the water for a tour of New York Harbor. It’s encouraging to see the Mamdani administration @nycmayorsfund.bsky.social invest $43 million in the Bureau of Coastal Resilience to help protect and prepare for a changing #climate.

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 30/09/2026

Riverkeeper is grateful to Senator Hinchey for her support of our Water Justice Lab program in partnership with the Kingston YMCA Farm Project, to engage young people in hands-on water quality monitoring. Learn more about the Water Justice Lab: ow.ly/MTAh50ZThZH

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 29/09/2026

Climate Week NYC, that’s a wrap! 🌊📸 Riverkeeper staff were all over the map, connecting with fellow New Yorkers and celebrating the water we work to protect. 💧Visit riverkeeper.org/takeaction to take action for more climate resilient future. #climateweeknyc #riverkeeper #hudsonriver

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 28/09/2026

Are you salty about road salt? 🧂 Join Riverkeeper and partners for the 11th Annual New York State Salt Summit hosted by the Lake George Association: 📅 October 8, 2026 | 8 a.m.–4 p.m. 📍 Crowne Plaza Albany 🔗 Learn more and register: ow.ly/ytZx50ZShF0 #roadsalt #saltsummit

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New York State Salt Summit, presented by the Times Union | Lake George Association

Join us in person for our 11th Annual Salt Summit, a full day event dedicated to the reduction of winter road salt use.

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 21/09/2026

Find Riverkeeper at events throughout #ClimateWeekNYC 9/23, 6:30 pm: Endangered New York with Gotham Whale, The Bee Conservancy, NYC Plover Project 9/24, 10am: Rooted and Flowing with AKQA, Glynwood and Caraway 9/24, 1:15 pm boarding: Riverkeeper Whale Watch & Dolphin Cruise

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 18/09/2026

A license to kill endangered wildlife? That’s what the Trump Administration’s latest attempt to reinterpret the Endangered Species Act could amount to. Read Riverkeeper President Tracy Brown’s full statement: ow.ly/VWGK50ZPiry

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 17/09/2026

Water connects us all. 💧 Riverkeeper President Tracy Brown is joining the Women’s Water Walk to honor and protect the waters that sustain millions of people and animals. Learn more and support the walk at womenswaterwalk.org #womenswaterwalk #protectourwater #constitutionpipeline

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 16/09/2026

🏃‍♀️ 26.2 miles. 5 bridges. $2,500 for #cleanwater. That’s how one #Riverkeeper supporter is celebrating their return to the #NYCMarathon. With our new peer-to-peer platform, you can create your own fundraiser: pro.gofundme.com/campaign/superchar… \

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 15/09/2026

Join us for Endangered New York: Protecting Wild Animals in a Changing Climate Wed, Sept 23 | 6:30-8:00pm As climate change reshapes New York’s coastlines, waterways, and green spaces, how can we better protect the wild animals who live there? Space is limited. RSVP at luma.com/fu64vhgn

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 14/09/2026

Climate Week is calling, and Riverkeeper will be out across NYC and Hudson Valley communities. We’re joining partners and neighbors throughout #ClimateWeekNYC to celebrate the Hudson, talk about the climate challenges facing our waterways, and build a stronger movement for clean water.

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 09/09/2026

Meet Sophie Bacas (she/her), Riverkeeper’s new Legal Fellow! Sophie joined Riverkeeper in August 2026 after graduating from Pace University’s Elizabeth Haub School of Law with a J.D. and Advanced Certificate in Environmental Law. Welcome to Riverkeeper, Sophie!💧

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 08/09/2026

The children yearn… to know where our drinking water comes from💧 This summer with @mediasanctuary.bsky.social and Kingston YMCA Farm Project, Riverkeeper’s Source to Estuary program gave students a hands-on look at the waterways. ow.ly/A3nK50ZIWUy

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 07/09/2026

“What makes a river so restful to people is that it doesn’t have any doubt — it is sure to get where it is going, and it doesn’t want to go anywhere else” - Hal Boyle

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 03/09/2026

Our search for Riverkeeper's Major Gifts Officer (MGO) is still open! The MGO will be a frontline fundraiser, primarily responsible for the cultivation, stewardship and solicitation of Riverkeeper’s major donors. Learn more and apply: ow.ly/oltw50ZIsLR

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 02/09/2026

The Hudson River was once teeming with American shad. 🎣 Today, the population is so depleted that all fishing for Hudson River shad is prohibited. The shad deserve a future, and Riverkeeper will keep fighting for it. #hudsonriver #americanshad

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 31/08/2026

Newtown Creek has a long history as one of NYC’s most heavily industrialized waterways. Today, we have an opportunity to imagine a different future. It was great to get out with Assembly Members Gallagher and Valdez to talk about a shared vision for a thriving, accessible Newtown Creek.

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 28/08/2026

🌕 Take a look at the moon tonight. It’s the Sturgeon Full Moon. Named for the Atlantic sturgeon, one of the Hudson River’s oldest and most remarkable fish. When you look up at the full moon tonight, remember what’s swimming through the river below it. #sturgeonfullmoon #atlanticsturgeon

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 27/08/2026

Meet two Riverkeeper summer interns working with the habitat team to better understand and protect American eels in the Hudson River watershed. We’re grateful to both Luke and Scotia for bringing their curiosity, energy, and passion to the Hudson this summer!

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 26/08/2026

You know what’s fun? Bringing lawsuits against major polluters. Riverkeeper secured a $2.6 million settlement over pollution from Coeymans Industrial Park, including polluted stormwater flowing into Coeymans Creek after a 6-year long legal battle. Read more: ow.ly/1hJb50ZFkl3

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 25/08/2026

Wappinger Creek has been polluted for nearly 200 years. It’s time to clean it up. This pollution poses a real risk to the creek’s wildlife, as well as people who eat fish caught there. 📣 Tell the EPA: get the cleanup right: ow.ly/vor150ZFgtq

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 22/08/2026

60 years ago today, Riverkeeper was born. 🌊 On Aug 22, 1966, the Hudson River Fishermen’s Association was officially incorporated. We were honored to welcome Senator Harckham to celebrate 60 years of protecting & healing the Hudson. Learn more ow.ly/4ZOT50ZCsX3

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 21/08/2026

🏊‍♀️ Can you swim in the Hudson River? Check out our video to learn everything you want to know about swimming in the Hudson, including what you need to know before getting in the water. 🌊 Know before you go. Learn more ow.ly/me5v50ZCtmF #hudsonriver #swimthehudson

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 20/08/2026

🐾 The otters are back. A river otter was spotted in the Bronx River for the first time in more than 100 years, a remarkable sign of what decades of restoration can make possible. Read more from Gothamist: ow.ly/PlWv50ZC0Wo

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 19/08/2026

Good science takes strong partnerships. 💧🔬 Partners like Dottie DiNobile at the Poughkeepsie Water Treatment Plant make this work possible. We’ve teamed up with three universities and five water treatment plants to test the Hudson and its tributaries. Dive in to learn more ow.ly/Jx7V50ZBzF9

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 18/08/2026

What does a summer at Riverkeeper look like? ⚖️🌊 We asked two Riverkeeper summer legal interns to reflect on their experience working alongside our legal team to protect the Hudson and advocate for clean water. #legalinternship #environmentallaw #nonprofitlaw #climatelaw

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 13/08/2026

Garbage juice in our rivers? 🗑️☣️🤢Speak up now to close the loopholes and protect clean water. Toxic garbage juice (leachate) can contain PFAS, heavy metals, pesticides, and other harmful pollutants that threaten clean water and public health. Take action on our site: ow.ly/3tKq50Zzp0w

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 11/08/2026

We’ve had excellent company on the boat during this water quality monitoring season, including Assemblymember Gabriel Romero representing Albany, New Scotland, and parts of Guilderland. There's no substitute for seeing the Hudson firsthand. #hudsonriver #waterquality #cleanwater #protectthehudson

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 10/08/2026

Westchester has a dirty secret and it's ending up in the Hudson. Every year, the county dumps more than 1 billion gallons of partially treated sewage into the Hudson each year. We deserve better. Read more on holding #Westchestercounty accountable: ow.ly/gHTc50Zy5HM #hudsonriver #sewage

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 06/08/2026

Want to swim in the Hudson? Here's what you need to know. 🏊🏼💙🌊🏊🏾 Join Riverkeeper on Friday, August 14 at 12:30 pm for a free virtual conversation about swimming in the Hudson River. Register for the webinar at ow.ly/U6G750Zx19M #hudsonriver #swimminginny #openwaterswimming #hudsonvalley

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 05/08/2026

One signature stands between the Mohawk River and stronger, long-term protections. ✍️ Send the Governor a message and urge her to sign the Mohawk River Basin Management Act into law. Take Action: ow.ly/e0pE50ZwNFB #protectthemohawk #mohawkriver

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 04/08/2026

The Mohawk River Basin Management Act passed the New York State Legislature — a major win for the Mohawk River and the communities that depend on it. Now we need your help to push the Governor to sign it into law. Call on the governor to sign ow.ly/LaIE50ZvUES

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 03/08/2026

🐋 👀 Join Riverkeeper for our annual Whale Watch & Dolphin Cruise on Thurs, Sept 24 from 2-5:30 pm. We'll cruise in the waters surrounding New York City, a living testament to decades of clean water restoration work. 🎟️Tickets: ow.ly/cHTT50ZvSES

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Whale Watch & Dolphin Cruise 2026

Set sail with Riverkeeper for this rare chance to see whales and dolphins in the waters surrounding New York City, a living testament to decades of clean water restoration work.

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 31/07/2026

Riverkeeper President Tracy Brown testified before the Westchester County Board of Legislators, urging county leadership to act. All of Westchester and cities and towns up and down the Hudson deserve clean, healthy, flood-resilient waterways, and it starts with our elected leaders stepping up.

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 30/07/2026

Over the course of five weeks from July to August, Kingston YMCA Farm Project students engaged in an experiential learning course with Riverkeeper to understand the source of drinking water. We explored where our water comes from, where it goes, and what happens to it along its path.

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 29/07/2026

Every action to protect the Hudson River is an investment in a more resilient future. Learn more about climate impacts and our work: www.riverkeeper.org/our-work/climat… #climate #nyclimate #nycclimate

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 28/07/2026

Did you know New York City dumps about 21 billion gallons of untreated sewage every year? It doesn't have to be this way. We're advocating for solutions that keep sewage out of our waterways. Learn more riverkeeper.org/swimming-access Animation by jontbrown.com #nycsewage #cso #nycwater

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 21/07/2026

As part of the continued growth of our water quality monitoring program, this year we have added Black Creek as one of the sites where we take and test samples. Learn more about the health of our waters at data.riverkeeper.org #nywater #blackcreek #hudsonriver #waterquality

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 20/07/2026

What does it mean to "harm" an endangered species? A new federal rule weakens one of the most important protections in the Endangered Species Act by changing decades of guidance recognizing that habitat destruction can harm endangered wildlife. Learn more: ow.ly/L9Af50ZnYCr

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 16/07/2026

We're protecting drinking water at its source. The Filtration Avoidance Determination (FAD) is up for renewal in 2027. By investing in nature-based protections, the FAD saves more than $20b that it would cost to build a filtration plant. Join the 7/20 virtual meeting: ow.ly/nP7s50Znrsu

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 14/07/2026

🚨📰 Big news for clean water and climate resilience in NYC. The New York City FY2027 budget delivers major investments that will better protect New Yorkers from flooding and the impacts of climate change. Learn more: ow.ly/RlCM50Zn2cu #nyc #nycbudget #riverkeeper

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 09/07/2026

Riverkeeper is heading to Other Half Brewing’s Centre Street taproom (195 Centre Street, Brooklyn) on Saturday, July 11 from 2-6:00 pm. The first 40 Riverkeeper members, or people who become members that day, who stop by our table will get a free drink on us! 🍻

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 08/07/2026

The July 3 holiday-weekend discharge of sewage into the Hudson from a treatment plant in Yonkers is a critical reminder of why Riverkeeper’s work to reduce pollution matters so much. Sewage pollution isn't going away on its own, and as our climate continues to change, the stakes only get higher.

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 03/07/2026

The Westchester County Department of Health is advising residents to avoid all recreational contact with the Hudson River until further notice following a power failure at the Yonkers Sewage Treatment System. We will continue to share information as it becomes available. #hudsonriver #westchester

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 01/07/2026

Turns out getting dunked is a great way to protect the Hudson. 💦 Thank you to our brave colleagues who took a seat in the tank and everyone who lined up for a chance to dunk them. It was one of many unforgettable moments from an evening that celebrated Riverkeeper's 60th anniversary.

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 29/06/2026

We're hiring! The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) at Riverkeeper will be a frontline fundraiser, primarily responsible for the cultivation, stewardship and solicitation of Riverkeeper’s major donors. Learn more and apply: ow.ly/ZmB850Zicuc

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 24/06/2026

Congrats to Sleepy Hollow HS senior Libby Block, whose research on American eels & dam removal earned 1st place in its category at the Westchester Science & Engineering Fair, along with the NASA Earth System Science Project Award. We're proud to have supported Libby's journey at #Riverkeeper.

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 23/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the #Riverkeeper #FishMigrationCelebration land events in #Yonkers & #Newburgh and witnesses of the flotilla from the banks of the Hudson! This annual celebration makes visible migratory fish & the communities working to protect the waters they depend on.

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 20/06/2026

The fish are HERE! 𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝 𓆟 Join us TODAY Saturday, June 20 to celebrate! The Riverkeeper Fish Migration Celebration - a FREE family friendly event! Click on all details: linktr.ee/Riverkeeper 🎉 We launch in Yonker at 11am! Join us in Newburgh 5-8pm. #FishMigrationCelebration

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 18/06/2026

𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝 𓆟 NEWBURGH! Have you heard the fish are coming? Join us THIS Saturday, June 20 in Newburgh to celebrate! Riverkeeper Fish Migration Celebration Welcoming of the Fish 🎏 Unico Park 70 Front St, Newburgh, NY 12550 We’ll kick off our festivities at 5 pm! #fishmigrationcelebration #newburgh

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Riverkeeper @riverkeeper.org · 18/06/2026

𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝 𓆟 Have you heard the fish are coming? Join us THIS Saturday, June 20 in YONKERS to celebrate! Riverkeeper Fish Migration Celebration 🎏 Habirshaw Park on the Hudson 35 Alexander Street, Yonkers, NY 11am-12:30pm as part of the FREE #Yonkers Riverfront Kick-off Festival!

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