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Saturday, August 22
Join us in the Hamptons for the EcoSalon
September 9 - 10
H209 Forum
Water Challenges for Coastal Cities from the Dutch Delta to New York Harbor
October 31
Mischief Night
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 RvK Releases Volume III of Gas Drilling Report
Riverkeeper has released the third volume of its Industrial Gas Drilling Reporter. The Reporters are designed to raise public awareness about industrial gas drilling in New York State. Volume III compiles many stories from across the country, provides updates on legislation and the SEQRA process, and includes a new “Take Action” section to help concerned citizens get involved.
Photo used by permission of Pavillion Area Concerned Citizens and Powder River Basin Resource Council (http://www.powderriverbasin.org/).
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 The Latest on GE Dredging
The long-awaited dredging of PCBs from the Hudson River is now in its fourth month, with approximately 127,000 cubic yards of contaminated sediment removed by August 14. This represents approximately one-half the total amount of contaminated sediment targeted for removal in Phase 1 of this two-phase remediation. In response to elevated levels of PCBs due to resuspension in the water, EPA acted cautiously and either slowed the dredging or, in one instance, briefly halted the work so it could evaluate protocols and add additional protective measures. Riverkeeper’s goal is a safe and complete clean-up, in accordance with the 2002 Record of Decision and the Federal Superfund law. Although delays in the dredging schedule are not optimal, they are trivial when compared to the decades it has taken for this project to begin, and the 500 pounds of PCBs that would flow downriver every year if no dredging occured at all.
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 Riverkeeper Partners with Law Enforcement for Gowanus Patrols
This summer, Riverkeeper has greatly increased its patrols of Brooklyn’s Gowanus Canal, one of the country’s most heavily polluted waterways. In addition to performing water quality monitoring from our boat, the R. Ian Fletcher, Riverkeeper has investigated numerous sites on the Canal with representatives from the Kings County District Attorney's office, the NYC DSBS Dockmaster Unit and the Department of Environmental Conservation. This collaboration extends to Newtown Creek, another highly polluted urban waterway dividing Brooklyn and Queens, where Riverkeeper has conducted frequent patrols for many years.
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Membership Makes the Movement!
Your membership gift empowers Riverkeeper to be the best at what we do: taking the fight for the Hudson River and New York City's drinking water right to those who continue to harm our environment.
We're counting on you to join our membership campaign! Not only will our board of directors match your personal gift, but it will energize our campaign. Your gift will also energize our campaign by bringing others to the movement.
This campaign is crucial to Riverkeeper’s continued growth and to building a diverse base of support to sustain us. Here are some highlights from our latest membership launch:
- To motivate new and increased membership giving, members of our board of directors have raised $50,000 to match membership gifts.
- New membership benefits - we've listened to what you'd enjoy most and have modified our premiums - including complimentary tickets to Shadfest at the Atlantic Sturgeon membership level.
- Give or Get credit - we will determine your annual membership level according to the amount of your personal giving PLUS all other membership gifts you are responsible for bringing to Riverkeeper.
Find out more about this program and how you can take action.
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Join the Mischief Night Commitee & Volunteer for Other Riverkeeper Events!
Riverkeeper has a volunteer position for you as long as you have the passion. For more information on these events visit us at http://www.riverkeeper.org/.
- Riverkeeper presents Mischief Night
Mischief Night is a spectacular evening masquerade extravaganza, which will take place Saturday, October 31, 2009.
You are invited to join the host committee for Mischief Night. Our goal is to create a diverse group of Riverkeeper supporters who will promote Mischief Night to their varied contacts and networks and host a one-of-a-kind event! Learn more
- NEW! Riverkeeper Ambassador Program
Be part of Riverkeeper's newest initiative to raise support and educate the public about past and present pollution cases by being an official Riverkeeper representative at community events in your area.
- Fall Community Outreach
Help our outreach captain spread the Riverkeeper word at key upcoming commmunity events in NYC, Brooklyn, and the Hudson Valley.
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 White House Green Jobs Advisor Appearing at EcoSalon this Saturday!
Join us Saturday, August 22, at a Hamptons cocktail party and meet Van Jones, a key Obama environmental advisor, who is leading a national campaign to promote green jobs, particularly in impoverished areas. The White House hails Van as a “visionary” and he is sure to be a dynamic and inspiring speaker. Don’t miss this chance to hear Van speak and voice your questions and concerns. The links below will direct you to information about Van’s work. Reserve your tickets today, as space is limited. The Riverkeeper membership donation is $100 per person. For more information or reservations by phone, contact Allison Chamberlain at (914) 478-4501, ext. 232.
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