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HELP US HEAL THE HUDSON!

Become a Valley Defender to get updates on how you can help the ongoing efforts to clean up the Hudson River.

What can you do now?

SEND A LETTER TO THE EPA by November 7 and let them know that a healthy river is important to you, and download the Friends of a Clean Hudson Take Action Toolkit which contains an overview, talking points, sample social media posts, and other resources to help you better understand the Hudson River PCB contamination and communicate successfully.

GET UPDATES! Join the Friends of a Clean Hudson (FOCH) mailing list to get updates on actions, events and learning opportunities from the coalition.

BECOME A VALLEY DEFENDER! You’ll be kept up to date with an engaging quarterly newsletter, get invited to special events, and will be the first to know when and how to take action to defend and protect the beautiful Hudson Valley! 

READ THE RECENT REPORT from Friends of a Clean Hudson (FOCH) that details how the concentration of toxic PCBs in the river’s fish and sediment remain higher than anticipated. (Check out the EXECUTIVE SUMMARY or READ THE EXTENDED ANALYSIS.

READ THE 2021 REPORT from Natural Resource Damages experts who estimated GE could owe as much as $11.4 billion to heal the river. (Or check out the two-page summary or the 12-minute video).

WATCH the recent August 2024 FOCH Webinar: “What does EPA’s recent PCB report on the Hudson mean for the future of the river?” And watch the virtual premier of PCBs: A TOXIC LEGACY from acclaimed filmmaker Jon Bowermaster and Oceans8 Films, followed by a conversation with the filmmaker.

ADD YOUR VOICE! We bring the voices of the Hudson Valley directly to the decision makers and policy makers shaping our future. 

Farms & Food for Life

Helping ensure that everyone has access to healthy food and understands the role farms can play in land conservation and in fighting climate change.

Federal Farm Bill

The U.S. Farm Bill is up for renewal in 2024. We’re making the case to Congressional leaders to include more support for our farms and farmers in the Northeast, and to include climate and environmental justice provisions in the new legislation.

Community Preservation Fund

CPFs allow certain Hudson Valley towns to set up funds to protect the land and historical buildings that maintain their unique identity. Find out if your town qualifies and how to get the support you need to make it happen.

ECO-LOGIC: Greening New York’s Budget

During the annual budgeting process in Albany, we make the case that investment in a clean, healthy environment is paramount to quality of life in New York.

New York Bond Act

The Bond Act, which was passed in November 2022, provides $4.2 billion for environmental and community projects across New York State.

River Access

On both shores of the Hudson, railroad tracks prevent communities from accessing their waterfronts and taking advantage of the river’s recreational, scenic, and economic potential. We must continue to protect and enhance river access for all.

Stop Toxic Barges

Commercial shipping is crucial for the Hudson Valley’s economy, but that activity can’t put the water, wildlife, and people of the Hudson Valley at risk.

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Thank You for Your Input!

Your contribution will help others access and enjoy the River. It will also help us influence policy makers to improve access for everyone along the Hudson.