Riverkeeper and the public will need to speak up, once again, to protect endangered species and drinking water supplies
Hudson River anchorages: It’s time to stand up for the river again
Recent Coast Guard bulletin unlawfully allows vessels to anchor virtually anywhere north of the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
Army Corps of Engineers fast-tracks proposal for floodwall barriers to protect NY Harbor, endangering life of Hudson River
Several of the proposed alternatives could threaten the very existence of the Hudson as a living river.
River groups offer navigation safety measures for Hudson, cite risks from barge anchorages proposed by industry
“I believe that the PAWSA workshops were historic, and I am confident they have fostered beneficial new understanding and relationships between stakeholders who have at times been at odds.”— John Lipscomb, Riverkeeper’s Patrol Boat Captain
Coast Guard anchorage suspension is not a done deal, says Riverkeeper
“After this information gathering, they may in fact, reinitiate the rulemaking and support the industry’s request for anchorages…. We hope the public will not relax its vigilance one tiny bit.” — Riverkeeper VP John Lipscomb.
Follow the facts on Hudson River anchorage plan, Riverkeeper captain says
He states that vessels are limited to 48 hours at any location. While that may be true in New York Harbor, it is not the case farther north. And 42 of the 43 new anchorage sites would allow “long term” use.
Riverkeeper: Fireside chat with the The Hudson: A River at Risk
WHEN: February 16, 2017: 7:00PM to 9:00PM
WHERE: St. James’ Episcopal Church 4526 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, New York
Riverkeeper, Scenic Hudson to Sue Oil Transport Company for Violating Clean Air Act
With very little public awareness and no study of environmental impacts, the oil industry has made the Hudson Valley into one arm of a dangerous “virtual pipeline” for crude oil — Riverkeeper
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