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The fish are coming!

Save the date 🐟🌊🎏 On Saturday, June 20, Riverkeeper’s Fish Migration Celebration returns!

Celebrate the epic journey of Hudson River fish like Atlantic sturgeon, striped bass, and river herring as they make their way upriver to spawn. Riverkeeper’s Fish Migration Celebration is back with a fantastical flotilla, fish-inspired art, and a celebration of the Hudson’s iconic migrating species.

This year we’re launching from Yonkers and charting a course to Newburgh, where we'll celebrate with a community gathering featuring art-making and a puppet parade.

Stay tuned for more details!

Thank you to our community partners:
Ramapough Munsee Lenape people @ramapoughmountainindians, Partners for Climate Action Hudson Valley @climateactionhv, Beczak Environmental Education Center, Center for the Urban River at Beczak @beczakonthehudsonriver @slccurb @beczakontherxsnsn , Yonkers Paddling and Rowing Club @yonkerskayaking, Groundwork Hudson Valley @groundwork_hv, Newburgh Clean Water Project @newburghcleanwaterproject, Outdoor Promise @outdoorpromise, Greater Newburgh Parks Conservancy @newburghparksconservancy, Quassaick Creek Greenway Alliance @quassaickcreekgreenway, Newburgh Waterways Center @newburgh_waterways, Fireboat John J. Harvey @fireboatjjh, Schooner Apollonia @schooner_apollonia, @rhiannoncatalyst, @greg.corbino

#fishmigrationcelebration #riverkeeper #hudsonriver #yonkers #newburgh

🚨 We only have a few days to push back.

@govkathyhochul and NY Senators are trying to weaken a key environmental law in New York (SEQRA).

These changes could:
-Limit local decision-making
-Allow high-density development in flood-prone or contaminated areas
-Encourage sprawl
-Cause irreversible environmental impacts to habitat
-Strain water and sewer systems

Big changes like this shouldn’t be rushed through without public input. We can’t let this happen behind closed doors.

Speak out now to protect clean water and our environment, and promote sustainable development.

☎️ Call Gov. Hochul today to voice to demand SEQRA be protected: (518) 474-8390
✍️ or take action at our link in bio

Today we celebrate World Fish Migration Day! @fishmigration

Something incredible is happening beneath the surface of the Hudson River. Every spring, fish migrate through our waters in one of the Northeast's great natural phenomena.

Learn more as Riverkeeper Habitat Restoration Director David Stormer and Habitat Restoration Manager Matthew Best dive into the stories of some of our favorite iconic fish of the Hudson at link in bio.

It's cause for celebration! 🐟🌊

Join us on June 20 for the Riverkeeper's Fish Migration Celebration to party with the wildlife that call it home.

We'll kick off at Yonkers Riverfront Summer Kickoff Festival at Habirshaw Park in Yonkers.
The fantastical fish-inspired floatilla will make its way upriver and be visible from many popular riverfront parks and promenades along the eastern shore, including:
Hastings-on-Hudson (approx. 12:55 - 1:15 pm)
Dobbs Ferry (approx. 1:10 - 1:30 pm)
Irvington (approx. 1:25 - 1:45 pm)
Tarrytown & Sleepy Hollow (approx. 1:50 - 2:10 pm)
Peekskill (approx. 4:05 - 4:25 pm)
Cold Spring (approx. 5:40 - 6:00 pm)
Beacon (approx. 6:35 - 6:55 pm)

Meet us in Newburgh for the Welcoming of the Fish at Unico Park from 5:00 - 8:00 pm.
Many thanks to our sponsor, Partners for Climate Action Hudson Valley @climateactionhv

With appreciation for the artists that bring this vision to life:
Big Nazo @bignazo
Rhiannon Catalyst @rhiannoncatalyst
Greg Corbino @gregcorbino

Thank you to our community partners:
Ramapough Munsee Lenape people @ramapoughmountainindians, Beczak Environmental Education Center, Center for the Urban River at Beczak @beczak Yonkers Paddling and Rowing Club @yonkerskayaking, Groundwork Hudson Valley @groundwork_hv, Newburgh Clean Water Project @newburghcleanwaterproject, Outdoor Promise @outdoorpromise, Greater Newburgh Parks Conservancy @newburghparksconservancy, Quassaick Creek Greenway Alliance @quassaickcreekgreenway, Newburgh Waterways Center @newburgh_waterways, Scenic Hudson @scenichudson, Sanctuary Healing Garden @newburgh_sanctuary, Fireboat John J. Harvey @fireboatjjh, Schooner Apollonia @schooner_apollonia

RFK Jr. and EPA Administrator Zeldin are gaslighting you about the health of your drinking water.

While claiming a “war on PFAS” the federal government simultaneously announced devastating rollbacks to 2024 rules that protect us all — throwing out the maximum limits for known carcinogens allowed in Americans’ tap water.

That’s not leadership. It’s hypocrisy.

The current administration cannot claim to protect public health while weakening the very rules and systems meant to keep PFAS out of our drinking water.

Deregulating toxic chemicals is not “Making America Healthy Again.” It’s making America sick again — taking us back to an era with fewer protections, more pollution, and more big business influence.

New York can take immediate action to prevent communities from being exposed to more toxic “forever chemicals.” Call on your representatives to safeguard you from federal rollbacks and pass the bill to Protect New Yorkers from PFAS in our drinking water.

Take action at link in bio.

We brought together over 100 scientists, advocates, activists, regulators, municipal leaders, academics, and communicators to discuss how to collaboratively monitor, protect, and improve water quality in the Hudson River watershed.

Organized by Riverkeeper, the third annual Hudson River Water Quality Monitoring Collaborative Workshop put experts and decisionmakers in the same room to address the biggest challenges facing the watershed and develop creative solutions to overcome them.

With the current federal administration’s continued rollbacks to scientific research and clean water protections, it is even more vital that regional stakeholders, independent researchers, and local agencies work together to fill the gaps left by retreating federal oversight.

Read more of Riverkeeper Science Director Shannon Roback’s reflections via link in bio.

#waterquality #drinkingwater #watersafety #nywater #waterqualitycollaborative

We're grateful (dead) to everyone who came out to Free Dead in the Park! We had a historic turn-out on a beautiful day.

As Riverkeeper President Tracy Brown (@tracybrownaroundtown) said: “The Hudson River Valley has always carried something of the Grateful Dead’s spirit: an appreciation of the power of community, the belief that what we protect together matters, and a love of the natural world.”

We heard the requests for merch and re-opened the store! Place your order for limited-edition shirts and posters at the link in bio!

Photo credit for most stills in this reel: @johnrwisdom

Thank you to generous sponsors of Free Dead in the Park including Stella’s Blues Band, The Capitol Theatre and Friends of Free Dead in the Park, the Morgan Le Fay Dreams Foundation, Warner Bros. Discovery, the Lanza Family Foundation, The Zankel Music Fund, Grateful Guitars Foundation, the Blavatnik Family Foundation, the Schaevitz Family Foundation, Boston Investment Professionals, The Other Magazine, and others. The show was produced by G4D Productions. Poster and T-shirt design by @brainflowerdesigns

Big news for New Yorkers: the Rain Ready NY Act just passed the State Senate 🌧️🌱

This is a major step toward reducing flooding, cutting polluted stormwater runoff, and investing in nature-based solutions that make our communities safer and more resilient.

Momentum is building and now we need the Assembly to pass Rain Ready.

Use your voice to tell your reps to take action - link in bio

New York City is investing in a more flood-resilient future, and that matters for every New Yorker. 🌧️🌱

Riverkeeper applauds Mayor Mamdani’s NYC Mayor's Office @NYCmayorsoffice @nycgov FY27 budget priorities for making major investments in climate resilience, including coastal protections, extreme rainfall response, and green infrastructure that helps absorb stormwater before it floods neighborhoods and pollutes local waterways.

We’re especially encouraged by the administration’s support for the Rain Ready NY Act, Riverkeeper’s top legislative priority that will reduce flooding, cut stormwater runoff, and expand nature-based solutions across the city.

Use your voice and help pass Rain Ready NY - take action at link in bio.

#nycbudget #riverkeeper #rainreadyny #floodpreventionnyc #nycclimate

New York City is investing in a more flood-resilient future, and that matters for every New Yorker. 🌧️🌱

Riverkeeper applauds Mayor Mamdani’s NYC Mayor's Office @NYCmayorsoffice @nycgov FY27 budget priorities for making major investments in climate resilience, including coastal protections, extreme rainfall response, and green infrastructure that helps absorb stormwater before it floods neighborhoods and pollutes local waterways.

We’re especially encouraged by the administration’s support for the Rain Ready NY Act, Riverkeeper’s top legislative priority that will reduce flooding, cut stormwater runoff, and expand nature-based solutions across the city.

Use your voice and help pass Rain Ready NY - take action at link in bio.

#nycbudget #riverkeeper #rainreadyny #floodpreventionnyc #nycclimate

New York City is investing in a more flood-resilient future, and that matters for every New Yorker. 🌧️🌱

Riverkeeper applauds Mayor Mamdani’s NYC Mayor's Office @NYCmayorsoffice @nycgov FY27 budget priorities for making major investments in climate resilience, including coastal protections, extreme rainfall response, and green infrastructure that helps absorb stormwater before it floods neighborhoods and pollutes local waterways.

We’re especially encouraged by the administration’s support for the Rain Ready NY Act, Riverkeeper’s top legislative priority that will reduce flooding, cut stormwater runoff, and expand nature-based solutions across the city.

Use your voice and help pass Rain Ready NY - take action at link in bio.

#nycbudget #riverkeeper #rainreadyny #floodpreventionnyc #nycclimate

New York City is investing in a more flood-resilient future, and that matters for every New Yorker. 🌧️🌱

Riverkeeper applauds Mayor Mamdani’s NYC Mayor's Office @NYCmayorsoffice @nycgov FY27 budget priorities for making major investments in climate resilience, including coastal protections, extreme rainfall response, and green infrastructure that helps absorb stormwater before it floods neighborhoods and pollutes local waterways.

We’re especially encouraged by the administration’s support for the Rain Ready NY Act, Riverkeeper’s top legislative priority that will reduce flooding, cut stormwater runoff, and expand nature-based solutions across the city.

Use your voice and help pass Rain Ready NY - take action at link in bio.

#nycbudget #riverkeeper #rainreadyny #floodpreventionnyc #nycclimate

New York City is investing in a more flood-resilient future, and that matters for every New Yorker. 🌧️🌱

Riverkeeper applauds Mayor Mamdani’s NYC Mayor's Office @NYCmayorsoffice @nycgov FY27 budget priorities for making major investments in climate resilience, including coastal protections, extreme rainfall response, and green infrastructure that helps absorb stormwater before it floods neighborhoods and pollutes local waterways.

We’re especially encouraged by the administration’s support for the Rain Ready NY Act, Riverkeeper’s top legislative priority that will reduce flooding, cut stormwater runoff, and expand nature-based solutions across the city.

Use your voice and help pass Rain Ready NY - take action at link in bio.

#nycbudget #riverkeeper #rainreadyny #floodpreventionnyc #nycclimate

New York City is investing in a more flood-resilient future, and that matters for every New Yorker. 🌧️🌱

Riverkeeper applauds Mayor Mamdani’s NYC Mayor's Office @NYCmayorsoffice @nycgov FY27 budget priorities for making major investments in climate resilience, including coastal protections, extreme rainfall response, and green infrastructure that helps absorb stormwater before it floods neighborhoods and pollutes local waterways.

We’re especially encouraged by the administration’s support for the Rain Ready NY Act, Riverkeeper’s top legislative priority that will reduce flooding, cut stormwater runoff, and expand nature-based solutions across the city.

Use your voice and help pass Rain Ready NY - take action at link in bio.

#nycbudget #riverkeeper #rainreadyny #floodpreventionnyc #nycclimate

Today is Endangered Species Day, and the fight to save the Atlantic sturgeon is more urgent than ever.

Listed as endangered since 2012, these ancient fish have roamed our waters for over 200 million years, yet their numbers have fallen due to overfishing, habitat loss, and bycatch from commercial fishing operations.

We’ve taken action. Riverkeeper partnered with @delawareriverkeeper to file a lawsuit to force NY, NJ, and DE to stop the illegal capture and killing of endangered Atlantic sturgeon once and for all.

Sturgeon have the law on their side. Now we need the states to act.

Learn more about our work to defend endangered species at link in bio.

#EndangeredSpeciesDay #AtlanticSturgeon #Riverkeeper #EndangeredSpecies #WildlifeConservation

Like this post and comment “River” to be entered to win a pair of tickets for a night out with Riverkeeper!

We’re hosting a group to see A River Runs Through It: Page to Stage on Wed, May 20 at 8:00 pm at @NationalSawdust in Brooklyn.

A winner will be drawn at 5:00 pm on Monday, May 18, and we will contact you via DM.

@OperaMontana and the Seagle Festival present a Page to Stage preview of their new opera based on Norman Maclean’s classic “A River Runs Through It,” now celebrating 50 years. Author John Maclean will read from his father’s iconic book alongside music brought to life by composer Zach Redler and a stellar cast — exploring themes of love, loss, and fly fishing like never before.

#ariverrunsthroughit #brooklyn #riverkeeper #nationalsawdust #operamontana

FREE DEAD SECOND CHANCE! 🚨 Who says there are no second chances in life? Due to the epic crowds at Free Dead in the Park this year we sold out of t-shirts and posters way too quickly. But here’s your second chance: make a specified donation to @riverkeeper, pay for the shipping, and we’ll send you the commemorative shirt or poster that everyone clamored for. Remember the day and show them off with pride because you’re helping clean the Hudson River. Place your order today at www.riverkeeper.org/get-involved/shop

FREE DEAD SECOND CHANCE! 🚨 Who says there are no second chances in life? Due to the epic crowds at Free Dead in the Park this year we sold out of t-shirts and posters way too quickly. But here’s your second chance: make a specified donation to @riverkeeper, pay for the shipping, and we’ll send you the commemorative shirt or poster that everyone clamored for. Remember the day and show them off with pride because you’re helping clean the Hudson River. Place your order today at www.riverkeeper.org/get-involved/shop

Still smiling after Dead in the Park. 🌹⚡️ We’re so proud and honored to help bring this incredible event to life, and seeing Stella Blue’s Band shine in front of such a massive, engaged crowd of Deadheads was something truly special. The energy, the community, the dancing… proof once again that the music never stopped! Huge love to everyone who came out and made the park feel like one big family. ❤️
📸 @johnrwisdom

Still smiling after Dead in the Park. 🌹⚡️ We’re so proud and honored to help bring this incredible event to life, and seeing Stella Blue’s Band shine in front of such a massive, engaged crowd of Deadheads was something truly special. The energy, the community, the dancing… proof once again that the music never stopped! Huge love to everyone who came out and made the park feel like one big family. ❤️
📸 @johnrwisdom

Still smiling after Dead in the Park. 🌹⚡️ We’re so proud and honored to help bring this incredible event to life, and seeing Stella Blue’s Band shine in front of such a massive, engaged crowd of Deadheads was something truly special. The energy, the community, the dancing… proof once again that the music never stopped! Huge love to everyone who came out and made the park feel like one big family. ❤️
📸 @johnrwisdom

Still smiling after Dead in the Park. 🌹⚡️ We’re so proud and honored to help bring this incredible event to life, and seeing Stella Blue’s Band shine in front of such a massive, engaged crowd of Deadheads was something truly special. The energy, the community, the dancing… proof once again that the music never stopped! Huge love to everyone who came out and made the park feel like one big family. ❤️
📸 @johnrwisdom

Still smiling after Dead in the Park. 🌹⚡️ We’re so proud and honored to help bring this incredible event to life, and seeing Stella Blue’s Band shine in front of such a massive, engaged crowd of Deadheads was something truly special. The energy, the community, the dancing… proof once again that the music never stopped! Huge love to everyone who came out and made the park feel like one big family. ❤️
📸 @johnrwisdom

Still smiling after Dead in the Park. 🌹⚡️ We’re so proud and honored to help bring this incredible event to life, and seeing Stella Blue’s Band shine in front of such a massive, engaged crowd of Deadheads was something truly special. The energy, the community, the dancing… proof once again that the music never stopped! Huge love to everyone who came out and made the park feel like one big family. ❤️
📸 @johnrwisdom

Still smiling after Dead in the Park. 🌹⚡️ We’re so proud and honored to help bring this incredible event to life, and seeing Stella Blue’s Band shine in front of such a massive, engaged crowd of Deadheads was something truly special. The energy, the community, the dancing… proof once again that the music never stopped! Huge love to everyone who came out and made the park feel like one big family. ❤️
📸 @johnrwisdom

Still smiling after Dead in the Park. 🌹⚡️ We’re so proud and honored to help bring this incredible event to life, and seeing Stella Blue’s Band shine in front of such a massive, engaged crowd of Deadheads was something truly special. The energy, the community, the dancing… proof once again that the music never stopped! Huge love to everyone who came out and made the park feel like one big family. ❤️
📸 @johnrwisdom

Still smiling after Dead in the Park. 🌹⚡️ We’re so proud and honored to help bring this incredible event to life, and seeing Stella Blue’s Band shine in front of such a massive, engaged crowd of Deadheads was something truly special. The energy, the community, the dancing… proof once again that the music never stopped! Huge love to everyone who came out and made the park feel like one big family. ❤️
📸 @johnrwisdom

Still smiling after Dead in the Park. 🌹⚡️ We’re so proud and honored to help bring this incredible event to life, and seeing Stella Blue’s Band shine in front of such a massive, engaged crowd of Deadheads was something truly special. The energy, the community, the dancing… proof once again that the music never stopped! Huge love to everyone who came out and made the park feel like one big family. ❤️
📸 @johnrwisdom