Take Action: Tell Governor Cuomo to Ban the Pesticide Chlorpyrifos! Donate to Protect the Endangered Species Act!

Posted on August 13, 2019

Please join us in urging Governor Cuomo to ban the use of the pesticide, Chlorpyrifos! Chlorpyrifos is an organophosphate pesticide, which works to block the enzyme cholinesterase and impairs the central nervous system. Even though the Trump administration chooses to … Read More

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In the News: Get Your Nutrients from Real Foods, Not Supplements! Meat-Rich Diets Increase Risk of Shorter Life! GE is Awarded a Certificate of Completion, Even Though the Clean-Up is Incomplete!

Posted on April 17, 2019

Eat Real Food for your Health! In a NY Times article, Choose Foods, Not Supplements, researchers report that the use of supplements does not extend one’s life, and in some cases can be doing harm. In fact, I know my own … Read More

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The #RISENY Climate March is This Week, Join the Movement!; Support the NDRC as they Fight for our Environment!; Help the Hudson River Stay Healthy and Natural!

Posted on September 5, 2018

The time is now! The #RISENY Climate Change March is this week! Join this movement and take a stand against climate change with thousands of other New Yorker’s this Thursday, September 6th at 5:30pm in Battery Park. If you haven’t … Read More

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Write a Personalized Letter to Your Representative; Tell Kroger to Support Organic Ag and Food Producers

Posted on July 29, 2018

Tell the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Do not harm the Hudson with storm surge barriers Learn More: Barrier plans threaten the Hudson River Make your voice heard – the river can’t speak for itself. The U.S. Army Corps … Read More

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Keep the Pressure on Single-Use Bags To Reduce Waste; Comment NOW to Stop OFF Shore Drilling; Say NO to Loopholes for Pollution; Show Your Support and Let’s Fix the Farm Bill 2018

Posted on February 22, 2018

Tell Your Representative: Don’t Break Your Promise on Plastic Bags We used billions of single-use plastic bags every year, and many of those end up in the streets and eventually, make their way into our waterways. The Riverkeeper cites a … Read More

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November 14: Hudson River Watershed Alliance – Annual Watershed Conference

Posted on October 16, 2017

Learn about current challenges confronting watershed protection and how to respond through partnerships and action. When: Tuesday, November 14: 9:00 AM to 4:15 PM Where: Henry A. Wallace Visitor & Education Center, 4079 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538

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October 27: Hope on the Hudson- An Evening of Celebration and Success

Posted on October 16, 2017

Riverkeeper will come together with Ocean’s 8 Films, Good Work Institute, Catskill Mountainkeeper and Clearwater to recognize and celebrate the important work being done to protect preserve the Hudson River and this beautiful region we call home. Watch a … Read More

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Growth in Organic Industry Continues; Riverkeeper’s Massive Clean Up Success; Wind Engery Program Begins Training for Mine-workers; Farmer’s Mark Season Boosts Access to Fresh Produce; Biodiversity Makes a Comeback

Posted on May 22, 2017

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2016 Count of Certified Organic Operations The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new data indicating the organic industry continues to grow domestically and globally, with 24,650 certified organic operations in the United States, and 37,032 around the world!!! I … Read More

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