Public Overwhelmingly Rejects Genetically Engineered Trees

For Immediate Release: May 28, 2009

Riverkeeper Files Notice of Intent to Sue Accord Speedway

Polluted runoff into pristine trout stream violates federal environmental laws

May 14, 2009 (Tarrytown, N.Y.) – The long delayed clean-up of the Hudson River PCBs is scheduled to begin tomorrow morning. While Riverkeeper salutes the commencement of the dredging, it is calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make sure the entire clean-up occurs and that it is thorough.

The Len Foote Hike Inn
Where recreation meets sustainability
By Richard Judy

When Nashville attorney Dan White and his wife, Susie Schott, began a five-mile trek to the Len Foote Hike Inn with their two kids in tow, they figured nine-year-old Rafer would handle the trek easily. It was four-year-old Natalia they were concerned about.

May 6, 2009 (Tarrytown, NY) – Riverkeeper applauds Gov. David A. Paterson for making the environment a top priority by signing an Executive Order phasing out New York State’s purchase and use of bottled water. The Order will gradually stop government spending on single serve as well as cooler-size water bottles that state agencies use.

As the demand for green building products explodes, the Green Log Awards announces open voting fortheir 2009 program. Prospective home builders can review, learn and vote for innovative green building solutions from around the globe.

Tony Bennett Set to Perform at April 22 Gala in NYC; Mayor Bloomberg Among Honorees