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Clearwater Welcomes Jen Benson, New EA Director
Clearwater Welcomes Jen Benson as Environmental Action Director Following Retirement of Long-time Director, Manna Jo Greene Beacon, N.Y. - Clearwater welcomes Jen Benson as their new Environmental Action Director. Benson is a seasoned advocate with nearly a decade of experience working to restore the Hudson [...]
Hochul Signs Save the Hudson Bill!
Governor Hochul signs Save the Hudson Bill, stopping Hotec’s planned radioactive wastewater releases into the Hudson River. Last week, on Friday, August 18, Governor Hochul signed the Save the Hudson Bill into law. Clearwater celebrates this tremendous outcome made possible by communities and [...]
Blue Connections
Thanks to funding from the Catskill Watershed Corporation, we were able to launch the first of what will hopefully be many years of the Blue Connections program. The goal of Blue Connections was to expand the pool of environmentally aware youth [...]
Manna Jo Reflects on 23 Years With Clearwater
Dear Friends, After nearly 23 years, the time has come for me to transition to a new chapter in my life. I hope to be spending more time with my amazing 5-year old grandson and working to teach climate science and possible climate solutions to decision [...]
Happy Birthday, Pete Seeger!
Today, we’re celebrating the profound legacy of Pete Seeger, on his 104th birthday! As a man, as an iconic folksinger and an environmental activist, and as the creator of a vessel as remarkable and enduring as the sloop Clearwater, he is an irreplaceable person. Pete’s dedication [...]
Welcoming Amber Stewart to the Clearwater Team!
Meet Our New Communications Coordinator! Hudson River Sloop Clearwater is pleased to welcome Amber Stewart as Communications Coordinator to carry forward its messaging and mission to protect the Hudson River. Stewart enters the organization with a strong background in both non-profit and freelance marketing. She [...]
Clearwater Generations Collection
Become A Patron Fish!
[gview file="https://www.clearwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/PatronFish_Clearwater_2017.pdf"] The Festival Friday Sail is Friday, June 16, from 6 to 8 pm, departing from the Festival Dock at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson, NY. (For details and further information, please contact Ann Mellor, at (845) 265-8080 x7119.
Highlights from Spring 2008
May 9, 2008 “As we made our way down to Poughkeepsie, we took some time to practice trawling and to get the new crew familiar with all the ins-and outs of fishing on the ship. Our first two trawls didn’t bring up much, but as [...]
CLEARWATER AWARDED GRANT FROM DUTCHESS COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL
CLEARWATER AWARDED GRANT FROM DUTCHESS COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, America’s flagship environmental organization was awarded a Year 2009 Project Grant from the Dutchess County Arts Council yesterday. The grant, which totals $1,230, will go toward the creating a unique [...]
Americana Rockers Elvis Perkins in Dearland Donating $$ From Debut CD to Clearwater
Americana Rockers Elvis Perkins in Dearland Donating $$ From Debut CD to Clearwater Poughkeepsie, NY – Elvis Perkins in Dearland, a popular Americana rock quartet based in upstate New York, has announced that the band, in conjunction with its record label, XL Recordings, and online [...]
Clearwater Hosts Benefit Concert in Celebration of Pete Seeger’s 90th Birthday
CLEARWATER Creating the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders Hosts BENEFIT CONCERT IN Celebration of PETE SEEGER’s 90TH BIRTHDAY Featuring Dave Matthews, Eddie Vedder, bruce Springsteen John Mellencamp, emmylou harris, juanes, ARLO Guthrie, Ani DiFranco AND MICHAEL FRANTI Among over 40 artists PerforminG for a [...]
CLEARWATER ANNOUNCES NEXT GENERATION LEGACY PROJECT
CLEARWATER ANNOUNCES "NEXT GENERATION LEGACY PROJECT" Educational Initiative Aims to Create New Green Leaders POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, America's Flagship Environmental organization, announced today its "Next Generation Legacy Project," an ambitious educational initiative that will bring together school age children and young [...]
Clearwater Files New Indian Point Environmental and Public Health Contention
Clearwater Files New Indian Point Environmental and Public Health Contention Safe Use of Hudson River for Drinking Water Questioned POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – Hudson River Sloop Clearwater filed a new contention with the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board last week focusing on United Water New York’s [...]