What’s New with Clearwater
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 [...]
Lisa Ritson: Paddle for Our Hudson Paddler Spotlight
For Lisa, Paddle for Our Hudson is more than a challenge; it’s a tribute. Inspired by her late father, who worked for the National Park Service Rivers and Trails [...]
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 [...]
⛵Crew Spotlight: Carol Ruffini⛵
Growing up in the Hudson Valley, Carol grew up swimming at Kington Point Beach and like many, sailed for the first time aboard the Clearwater. After working onboard a series [...]
⛵Crew Spotlight: Captain Liam⛵
Born and raised in the Finger Lakes, Liam Henrie first came to Clearwater as a weekly volunteer in the summer of 2015. In the years since, he has returned to [...]
Jessie Murray: Paddle for Our Hudson Paddler Spotlight
As the owner of Elements Yoga and Paddleboard, Jessie spends a lot of time paddling and has set her sights on completing the 100-mile challenge this summer. She normally [...]