News and updates
Updates on our work and mentions in the media
August 5, 2026
Westchester has a dirty secret
Tracy Brown
Blog
July 23, 2026
Mermaids, music, and momentum for a swimmable Hudson
Event recap
July 10, 2026
Sewage spill in the Hudson is a reminder of why this work matters
Update
June 19, 2026
How is the water?
Update
June 10, 2026
Legal victory wins New Yorkers the right to know when raw sewage is spewing into their waterways
Press release
October 15, 2025
State strengthens protections for the Hudson while allowing overwhelming Harlem River sewage pollution
Press release
October 3, 2025
Celebrating our waterways with steps toward a cleaner future
Update
August 29, 2025
Data sources and partners: Swimming and boating
Blog
July 24, 2025
Mermaids highlight progress for the Hudson
Event recap
June 3, 2025
Environmental groups, elected officials rally to reject NYS DEC’s Harlem River sewage exemption
Press release
April 16, 2025
New York City environmental groups statement on NYS proposal that would allow sewage discharges to continue in Harlem River
Press release
January 30, 2025
Keeping the pressure on for key state environmental funding
Update
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