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.
Our Work
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.
Water quality portal
Explore water quality throughout the Hudson Valley with data that Riverkeeper and our partners collect.
View the data
Speak up
Featured events
May
9
Book launch: Riverkeeper and Whales in the city by Nancy F. Castaldo
May 9, 2025
6:00 PM
Oblong Rhinebeck - Rhinebeck, NY
Join Riverkeeper and meet Nancy Castaldo the author of Whales in the City.
May
13
Free Dead in the Park
May 13, 2025
4:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Central Park - Naumberg Bandshell - New York, NY
Stella Blue’s Band is back for the sixth annual Free Dead in the Park concert in Central Park on May 13th! Celebrating the Grateful Dead’s performances in Central Park and bringing fans together to enjoy great music for a great cause.
May
15
Morning Coffee Series with Riverkeeper's Tracy Brown
May 15, 2025
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Online
Join Riverkeeper President Tracy Brown as she presents her talk "Drought and Deluge: What the Future of Water Looks Like for the Hudson Valley."
Latest news
May 6, 2025
Riverkeeper Sweep 2025 Draws Thousands of Volunteers
The Examiner News
May 6, 2025
In DC, Riverkeeper pushes for cleaner waters at home
Jeremy Cherson
May 6, 2025
Riverkeeper testifies in DC to protect the Hudson River and wetlands across the country
Tracy Brown