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The New York State #DEC has proposed important improvements to regulating phosphorus in waterways. Nutrients including phosphorus are naturally occurring, but pollution from sources like wastewater or agricultural runoff can result in an excess of nutrients. This type of pollution fuels algal blooms and causes other changes that can worsen drinking water, impair waters for recreation, and damage aquatic ecosystems. Riverkeeper and our partners at Earthjustice, Environmental Advocates NY, Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council, NY/NJ Baykeeper, Save the Sound, and Lake George Association are urging the NYS DEC to set more protective rules. Learn more about our work on emerging contaminants ?? https://ow.ly/fKS050VhtaB #WaterQuality #PhosphorusRegulation #AquaticEcosystems #EnvironmentalProtection #AlgalBlooms #WaterConservation #Riverkeeper

Help save NOAA! ?? Proposed federal budget cuts threaten NOAA’s vital funding for the #HudsonRiver and would weaken pollution tracking, wetland restoration, and fisheries conservation. We can't let this happen. ? Use the form on our #ActionAlert to contact your members of Congress and demand continued support for NOAA today: https://ow.ly/yt9t50VgwQ2 ?? #ProtectTheHudson #FundNOAA #CleanWater #Riverkeeper #NOAA

The White House has proposed a 65% cut to the EPA’s budget, slashing funds for clean water, enforcement resources, and toxic site cleanups. For New York alone, this could mean a $430 million loss, threatening water infrastructure upgrades, wastewater treatment, and contamination cleanup. ?? We can’t afford to roll back critical protections for our water and public health. Tell Congress to oppose these cuts and fully fund the EPA! ?? Speak up today by using our easy-to-submit form: https://ow.ly/jYCU50VgF2m #EPA #CleanWater #Riverkeeper #HudsonRiver

Come see us in person! ?? Riverkeeper will be attending the NJ Saltwater Fishing Expo ?? this weekend at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center from Friday, March 14 through Sunday, March 16. Come say hello at booth 629, where we'll be chatting about our Save A Million Bass project, water quality in the Hudson River, sustainable fishing practices, and more! ?? Dates: Friday, March 14 - 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm Saturday, March 15 - 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday, March 16 - 10:00 am – 5:00 pm ?? New Jersey Convention & Expo Center 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison, NJ 08837 Curious about our Save a Million Bass project? Learn more here: https://ow.ly/NMy050VfPGr #SaveAMillionBass #Riverkeeper #NJSaltwaterFishingExpo

The Supreme Court’s recent decision in the San Francisco case has significantly reduced the EPA’s ability to hold polluters accountable for meeting essential water quality standards. This ruling weakens the Clean Water Act’s protections, putting waterways like the Hudson River and its tributaries at greater risk of pollution. We must continue fighting for strong water protections to safeguard our rivers, drinking water, and ecosystems. Learn more about Riverkeeper's water quality work here: https://ow.ly/nGll50VfLi8 #CleanWaterAct #ProtectOurRivers #HudsonRiver #EPA #Riverkeeper

Mark your calendars for the annual Riverkeeper Sweep! ?? This year's Riverkeeper Sweep will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025. ?? Join us to participate in this exciting day of community shoreline cleanups where you'll have a direct impact on fighting pollution along our Hudson River. With 100+ cleanup sites, there are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved. Looking to lead a Sweep team to organize your own cleanup or planting project? Submit an interest form: https://ow.ly/SZHK50Vao7U Not quite ready to lead your own team, but want to volunteer? Submit a volunteer interest form: https://ow.ly/92rm50Vao7T Together, we can protect and restore the Hudson River! ?? #RiverkeeperSweep #HudsonRiver #ShorelineCleanup #VolunteerOpportunities #NYCEvents

Thank you to our amazing group of 60+ advocates who joined us in Albany last week for Hudson River Advocacy Day! ???? Riverkeeper staff and partners from Scenic Hudson, Inc. and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater met with 40 legislative offices to talk directly with legislators and push for funding and legislation that will benefit the Hudson River and the millions of New Yorkers who call the region home. For more than 50 years, Riverkeeper has stood up for our communities, our river, and a healthier, more resilient New York. We couldn’t do this without you! Your continued support helps make efforts like this possible. ?? Join the movement today: https://ow.ly/5juc50VeQYi #HudsonRiver #WaterAdvocacy #CleanWater #HudsonRiverAdvocacyDay #Riverkeeper

Help save the #EPA! The White House proposed a 65% budget cut to clean water, pollution enforcement, and toxic site cleanup, including Hudson River #PCBs. These cuts threaten drinking water safety and public health. Urge Congress to oppose these cuts and support the EPA’s vital work! We want a more efficient government, but these cuts harm the EPA’s ability to protect clean water and the Hudson. ?? Call Your Member of Congress Today! Schumer: 202-224-6542 Gillibrand: 202-224-4451 Find your Representative: house.gov (202) 224-3121 The #EPA is crucial for protecting the Hudson River. These budget cuts would cripple EPA's ability to protect drinking water and hold polluters accountable. They will also lead to cuts in New York State funds for our environment. Now is the time to act! “Hello, my name is [your name] from [your town, NY]. I urge [Representative’s name] to protect the EPA. A 65% budget cut could reduce New York’s clean water funding by $430 million, impacting drinking water infrastructure, wastewater treatment, and contaminants like PCBs and PFAS. Staffing cuts would reduce enforcement officers, toxic cleanup experts, and drinking water specialists, making it harder to monitor pollution. Please oppose these cuts. Thank you.” #SavetheEPA #EPA #Riverkeeper

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection is hosting a public virtual meeting about the local impacts of a proposed sewage storage tunnel project for Newtown Creek. ?? Wednesday, March 12 | 7:00 pm (Zoom) Newtown Creek receives 1.2 billion gallons of Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) every year, leading to ? poor water quality, ? harming fish and wildlife, and ? putting human health at risk. The NYC DEP is proposing a roughly 3-mile tunnel to intercept up to 50 million gallons of sewage overflow before it reaches the creek. Now is the time to push for even stronger action to further reduce CSOs and protect human and ecological health! Attend the meeting to make your voice heard: https://ow.ly/gyjJ50Vak8U #NewtownCreek #EnvironmentalProtection #SewageManagement #SustainableNYC

?? Final reminder ?? Don't miss your chance to see SISTER RIVERS at National Sawdust this Friday, March 7! SISTER RIVERS, part of the National Sawdust NS+ series, will move you with the uniquely stirring voice of Tibetan singer-songwriter Tenzin Choegyal, who will perform solo and accompanied by the Grammy Award-winning Attacca Quartet. Riverkeeper's Executive Director Tracy Brown and Nepali waterkeeper Megh Bahadur Ale will highlight the urgent advocacy needed to protect our global waterways in this intimate evening, hosted by NS+ curator Elena Park. Tickets on sale now: https://ow.ly/7t6Y50UWV30 #NSPlus #Riverkeeper #SisterRivers #TenzinChoegyal #AttaccaQuartet #Screening #BrooklynNY #NYCEvents