Latest Clearwater Blog Posts
Celebrating Our First Paddle for Our Hudson Challenge
This summer Clearwater hosted Paddle for Our Hudson, a new summer challenge that aimed to get people out on the water while raising funds to support our mission to steward a robust and engaged intergenerational community of river advocates through unique sailing, education, and [...]
Reflections + Gratitude from Clearwater’s Folk Picnic
This past weekend, we hosted a Folk Picnic in Beacon – a return to our roots, and a celebration of Clearwater, music, and our community. In the early days of Clearwater, Pete and Toshi Seeger organized Folk Picnics to raise funds to construct the sloop. [...]
New York State Master Teacher Program trains with Clearwater Staff + Crew
Earlier this month Clearwater's Program Staff and Crew hosted the New York State Master Teacher Program for a two-day training. The first day was spent aboard the Clearwater, and the second along the shoreline and at times in the river at Esopus Meadows Preserve. [...]
Paddle for Our Hudson Paddler Profile: Carlie Graves
Our next Paddle for Our Hudson paddler profile is Carlie Graves! Carlie is a rower with the Mid-Hudson Rowing Association (MHRA) and has logged over 100 miles thus far during the challenge. We spoke with Carlie earlier this month about paddling on the Hudson River [...]
Paddle for Our Hudson Paddler Profile: Dan Thaler
Our third Paddle for Our Hudson paddler profile is Dan Thaler, a kayaker who is inspired to participate by Pete Seeger's vision for a healthy and resilient Hudson River. During the challenge, he's paddled locally including in the Hudson River, as well as in the [...]
Paddle for Our Hudson Paddler Profile: Liam Purvis
Our third Paddle for Our Hudson paddler profile is Liam Purvis. Liam is a whitewater kayaker who lives in the Hudson Valley and paddles many Hudson River tributaries. He's inspired to participate in Paddle for Our Hudson to restore the river's former abundance and a [...]