Riverkeeper

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

Saturday marks three years until the legal deadline to close Rikers Island. Alongside members of the Renewable Rikers Coalition (a group of formerly incarcerated individuals and affected families, prison reform advocates, and environmental justice groups), Riverkeeper has long pushed for the passage of legislation that will close the jail and study the feasibility of renewable energy development, battery storage, and wastewater treatment on the island. Earlier this year, Riverkeeper Legal Program Director Mike Dulong was interviewed by The City about the plan to turn Rikers Island into a hub for sustainable energy production and wastewater treatment. New York City released reports that found it feasible to build a new wastewater treatment plant on the island, as well as “solar, battery storage and new equipment to feed offshore wind power into the electric grid.” Read the article here: https://ow.ly/pkkA50T7V9w Rendering via NYC DEP #renewablerikers #cleanenergy #renewables #closerikers

We had a successful Sweep cleanup on Sunday, collecting 40 bags of trash and 29 bags of invasive plants in the Fort Hamilton area of Brooklyn. Many thanks to the Office of Council Member Susan Zhuang and ACE for their terrific collaboration and partnership! Interested in organizing an invasive plant removal or cleanup project? Complete our Sweep interest form and we'll get in touch: https://ow.ly/cEZf50T8BCo #RiverkeeperSweep #CommunityService #Cleanup

We're thrilled to launch our new Member Meetup program, designed to bring our community closer and enhance your Riverkeeper experience. Join us for events and activities that connect, collaborate, and deepen your engagement with the Hudson River and our mission to protect and restore it 🌊 First up: a Little Stony Point Kayak Paddle with Storm King Adventure Tours on Saturday, 9/21. Paddle through stunning scenery and connect with fellow members. Become a member and register for the meetup: https://ow.ly/uKxg50T6WHc #Riverkeeper #Community #HudsonRiver #KayakAdventure #Meetup

Missed our latest webinar? No worries — the full recording is now available! 🌊 Discover why there are only four public beaches along the Hudson estuary and how we can work together to make the river safer for swimming - now and for future generations. Watch it here: https://ow.ly/HgJH50T4V6e Want to help? Sign our letter to support more public swimming spots on the Hudson and NYC waters: https://ow.ly/Z3pU50T4V6f #SwimTheHudson #CleanWater #ProtectOurRivers #HudsonRiver

🐋 Join us for Riverkeeper’s Annual Whale Watch & Dolphin Cruise! 🐬 📅 When: Thursday, September 19 at 2:00 pm 🛳️ Where: Aboard American Princess Cruises, departing from Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn Set sail with us on an unforgettable journey to spot whales, dolphins, and more as we celebrate our mission to clean and restore the Hudson River and NY Harbor. Last year, we were lucky enough to witness humpback whales, minke whales, dozens of dolphins, and schools of menhaden (bunker fish)! 🌊 Don’t miss this chance to see the rebounding beauty of our local waters firsthand! 🙏 A big thank you to our sponsor, Longwave Financial, LLC, for their generous support. Longwave Financial is committed to helping individuals and families incorporate sustainable investment strategies into their portfolios. Learn more at longwavefinancial.com. 🎟️ Hurry and get your tickets: riverkeeper.org/whalewatch #Riverkeeper #WhaleWatch #DolphinCruise #HudsonRiver #NYHarbor

For the first time ever, The North Face is bringing its Climb Festival to New York City! Come out to Brooklyn Bridge Park's Pier 5 today and tomorrow (August 23-24) to experience the thrill of watching athletes climb a 55-foot wall surrounded by deep water to break their fall! 🌊 The festival is FREE and open to the public, kicking off at 10:00 am each day. We had an amazing time at The North Face's pre-party last night at Vital Gym’s rooftop in Brooklyn! 🎉 Tracy Brown, Riverkeeper president, and Events and Corporate Partnerships Manager Louzette Dovaras enjoyed connecting with fellow outdoor enthusiasts and getting pumped for the event! Don’t miss out on this exciting weekend of climbing, community, and adventure. Grab your friends and head to Climbfest! 📍 Location: Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 5 🗓️ Dates: August 23-24 🕙 Time: Starts at 10:00 am #ClimbfestNYC #TheNorthFace #ClimbingCommunity #GetOutside #VitalGym #Riverkeeper

Last week, Riverkeeper teamed up with Scenic Hudson and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater to host a webinar for the Friends of a Clean Hudson coalition. We discussed the EPA’s draft review of the Hudson River PCBs Superfund Site, highlighting concerns, trends, and the impact on health and the environment. Watch the webinar here: https://ow.ly/KF0150T3m8I Want to help? The EPA is accepting public comments until October 8, 2024. Hit the link to speak up for a safer, cleaner Hudson River: https://ow.ly/fXTW50T3m8H #EnvironmentalJustice #Riverkeeper #PCBFreeHudson

Remember when they said brat summer was over? 😎 In the Hudson, the summer belongs to striped bass. They’re everywhere during the warmer months, after migrating hundreds of miles from the ocean to our river and its tributaries in order to spawn. It’s not so confusing — these fish are a critical part of our ecosystem and the intricate web of life on which so much depends. Restoring necessary habitat and protecting this important species? It’s what we do 24/7/365.

Look up in the sky over the next few days and you'll see a sturgeon — a sturgeon moon that is 🌕 This week's full moon is known as the "sturgeon moon," a name given by Indigenous people due to the fact that the fish migrate upstream in the summer months. These beautiful and elusive species have called the Hudson home since the last Ice Age, though they are now considered endangered due to overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution. Riverkeeper recently teamed up with Delaware Riverkeeper to issue formal notices of intent to sue New York, New Jersey, and Delaware for the illegal killing of these endangered fish. Our findings show Atlantic sturgeon are being killed in high, unreported numbers, violating the Endangered Species Act. Read more: https://ow.ly/p97t50T1iut Riverkeeper Board Member Ernest Tollerson recently spotted this beautiful sturgeon in Maine's Kennebec River. #SturgeonMoon #AtlanticSturgeon #HudsonRiver #EndangeredSpecies #Conservation #ProtectOurWaters #Riverkeeper