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BREAKING NEWS: Confirmed active Harmful Algae Blooms in the Hudson River
Rondout Creek Algae Bloom as observed by Clearwater There are confirmed reports of active Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in the Hudson River, including a significant bloom from Kingston to Hyde Park, with [...]
EPA is reconsidering the 2009 Endangerment Finding and Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standard – Read Clearwater’s Comments
This week, Clearwater submitted formal comments to the EPA opposing its proposal to roll back the landmark 2009 Endangerment Finding, which recognizes greenhouse gases as a threat to public health and welfare. This ruling is [...]
Remembering Alan Thomas
We are saddened to share news of the passing of Alan Thomas, a long-time Clearwater and Beacon Sloop Club Member. Alan was deeply dedicated to the Hudson River and Clearwater community, an ever-present and willing [...]
ACTION ALERT: Request Congress fully fund the National Estuarine Research Reserve System
With federal cuts looming, funding for the National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) is at risk! Since 1972, NERRS has protected 29 ecologically significant sites in 23 coastal states and Puerto Rico protecting critical [...]
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Returns to Bear Mountain for the First Time in 15 Years
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7, 2025 Beacon, NY - Next week, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater will return to Bear Mountain State Park, docking within the park for the first time in over fifteen years. This [...]
Clearwater Charts Bold Five-Year Course for Long-Term Resilience
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2025 BEACON, NY - Continuing nearly six decades of defending the Hudson River and inspiring generations through environmental education, sailing, and song, the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Board of Directors [...]
ACTION ALERT: Tell NYCEDC PortSide NewYork Needs a Home
July 24, 2025 Update: The EDC vote on the Economic Development Council is postponed indefinitely. Thank you for your advocacy! Over the years Clearwater has been priced out of all the [...]
Paddler Profile: Marilia Riva Andrade
Our second Paddle for Our Hudson spotlight is Marilia Riva Andrade! Marilia first sailed with Clearwater in 2011 on an 8th-grade field trip, later participated in Young Women at the Helm, served as a crew [...]
Join us next week for Kingston Earth Fair!
Attend the 10th Annual City of Kingston Earth Fair! WHEN: 11am-5pm, Saturday, May 10, 2025 WHERE: TR Gallo Park, 30 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY 12401 The City of Kingston will be hosting its [...]