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We've released our latest batch of #WaterQualityData! 🌊🏊 With warm weather continuing this week, check our site to help you make more informed decisions about where and when it’s safe to swim in the Hudson and its tributaries ➡️ https://ow.ly/P9Pt50TnkTQ #RiverHealth #EnvironmentalMonitoring #WaterTesting #HealthyRivers #SwimSmart

Get ready for our upcoming Member Meetups! 🌊 🚣♀️ Join us for our first event — a kayak paddle with Storm King Adventure Tours on Saturday, 9/21 at 9:00 am! Paddle along Storm King Mountain, across the Hudson to Breakneck Ridge, and land at Little Stony Point Park. Register 👉 https://ow.ly/2fmF50TkiEO Then, on Tuesday, 10/1 at 5:30 pm, join us in-person or on Zoom for an advocacy workshop with Riverkeeper’s Associate Director of Government Affairs Jeremy Cherson, where you’ll learn how to be an effective advocate for the Hudson 💪 Register 👉 https://ow.ly/Xg4750TkiEM #HudsonRiver #Riverkeeper #MemberMeetup #Advocacy

Ever wanted to rethink your relationship with plastic? Join us this coming Tuesday, 9/17 at 6:30 pm as #Riverkeeper Science Director Shannon Roback speaks on a panel with Beyond Plastics following a screening of the documentary, Plastic People, at Upstate Films in Rhinebeck. National Geographic 'Ocean Hero' Jon Bowermaster will moderate. Get tickets 👉https://ow.ly/mPxA50TmSrY #PlasticFree #BeyondPlastics #EnvironmentalActivism #DocumentaryScreening

🌊 We're hiring! Want to be a part of a team dedicated to protecting and restoring the Hudson River? We’re looking for a Development Database Specialist to coordinate Riverkeeper’s donor database and interface with the member and donor-centric portions of our online giving platform. This role ensures that the processes supporting Riverkeeper’s fundraising efforts run efficiently, from data and gift entry to donor acknowledgment. Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/vZoe50TkhiQ #Riverkeeper #JoinOurTeam #EnvironmentalCareers #NonprofitJobs

What's the deal with the big red ship that recently appeared on the Hudson? Last month, the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) began installing an energy transmission cable in the river designed to bring hydropower generated in Canada to NYC. Using the vessel “Atalanti,” crew started to lay the cable and perform related work in the Hudson. Read our blog post to learn more about the route, timeline, and what we've done to minimize the project's impacts on the estuary: https://ow.ly/c7J350Tk552 #HudsonRiver #CHPE #Hydropower #NYCEnergy #Riverkeeper

Big thank you to HSBC for their continued support for #RiverkeeperSweep! Their team of hardworking volunteers removed 800 pounds of black locust and mugwort 🌿 on Randall's Island as part of Riverkeeper's efforts to restore healthy and native habitat in the Hudson River watershed 🌱 🌊. Many thanks also to Randall's Island Park Alliance for their great collaboration on this project!

🌊 🐋 Tickets are still available for Riverkeeper’s Annual Whale Watch & Dolphin Cruise! 🐬 🌊 Join us on Thursday, September 19 at 2:00 pm aboard the American Princess Cruises out of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn for an unforgettable adventure! 🌊 With a 90% success rate of spotting whales or dolphins, you’ll have the chance to witness the stunning wildlife that calls the waters of New York Harbor and the Hudson River home. Light refreshments will be served, and you’ll learn about the incredible progress we’ve made in cleaning and restoring these vital ecosystems 🌿 Celebrate with us as we cruise through the harbor, keeping an eye out for majestic whales, dolphins, and other incredible creatures! 🐋 A big shoutout to our sponsor, Longwave Financial, LLC, for their generous support! Longwave Financial is proud to help individuals and families invest sustainably while supporting Riverkeeper’s mission to protect our waters 💧 📅 Don’t miss out! Reserve your spot today and join us in celebrating the beauty of our local waters 🌊 Purchase tickets: https://ow.ly/J7ZL50TiwiY #WhaleWatch #DolphinCruise #Riverkeeper #NYHarbor #HudsonRiver

Our Habitat Restoration team, in collaboration with Mid-Hudson Trout Unlimited, tackled tree maintenance at McKinney Pond in LaGrangeville, NY where a dam partially collapsed. We stabilized young trees planted nearly four years ago and inventoried existing ones. These trees and shrubs are crucial for preventing soil erosion around the creek. As they grow, they'll provide shade to cool the water and offer vital habitat for wildlife 🌿💧 #HabitatRestoration #TreeMaintenance #McKinneyPond #TroutUnlimited

Last month, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation proposed new draft regulations to safeguard over 1 million acres of vital freshwater wetlands that currently lack protection. With increasing development and climate change, it's crucial these regulations are robust to preserve these ecosystems for future generations 🌿💧 You have the chance to share your feedback on the proposed regulations. NYSDEC is hosting two virtual public comment hearings on September 10 at 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM, plus an in-person hearing on September 12 at 1:00 PM at DEC Central Office, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY. ✍️ Send a note to NYSDEC to push for strong regulations to protect our precious wetlands and vernal pools: https://ow.ly/Xyng50TgCwo 🖥️ Register for the virtual hearings here: https://ow.ly/65Ip50TgCwp 📍 Register for the in-person hearing here: https://ow.ly/KjRa50TgCwn #WetlandsProtection #Riverkeeper #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalConservation

Our Habitat Restoration team had an amazing time hosting a recent community kayak outing in the City of Newburgh! It was fantastic to paddle alongside residents and partners Outdoor Promise and Crystal Lake Sanctuary Healing Gardens, exploring the Hudson River and Quassaick Creek up close. The Quassaick Creek, a vital tributary of the Hudson River, is a major focus of our habitat restoration efforts. We had the chance to share insights about our dam removal projects, which are essential for restoring habitats and supporting wildlife. A big shoutout to the Newburgh Waterways Center for providing the kayaks and ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all! A special thanks to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for their support through the grant that makes this important work possible 🌊🐟 #Riverkeeper #KayakDay #HudsonRiver