The health of the air and water is directly connected to our health. Unfortunately, the future of both is in the balance. We have worked hard for 40 years to keep our skies free of pollution and make the worst polluters clean up their mess, and we need community action to keep the pressure on. If you value the fresh air, the mighty river, the dozens of waterfalls, the globally rare wetlands, and the important reservoirs we steward, join us in this fight.

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Active Campaigns

Stop Toxic Barges

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.

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.
Heal The Hudson candlelight vigil held in Sleepy Hollow on Nov. 1 to raise awareness of toxic PCB pollution. In partnership with: Defend The Valley, Mothers Out Front, Riverkeeper, Scenic Hudson, Sleepy Hollow Project, Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Council.

Heal the Hudson

We need sustained citizen action to heal the Hudson River and restore the health and full economic potential of the valley’s most important natural resource.

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.

Past Campaign Wins

New York Bond Act

FUNDING AVAILABLE: The Bond Act provides $4.2 billion for environmental and community projects across New York State. Learn more about the project’s goals and available funds: https://defendthevalley.org/campaign/bond-act/ #DefendtheValley

Rockland Desalination Plant (Haverstraw)

Our six-year campaign to halt construction of an environmentally harmful desalination plant on Haverstraw Bay — site of some of the river’s most important aquatic habitats — ended in victory when plans to build the facility were dropped.

St. Lawrence Cement Plant (Hudson)

Preserving air quality and iconic views from Olana, New York State rejected plans to erect this 20-building manufacturing complex resulting from our grassroots campaign to stop its construction.

Stop the Plant

#STOPTHEPLANT: Say no to a new gas-fired power plant on the Hudson River in the Town of Newburgh! 💀 We must protect our air and water. Join @scenichudson and the coalition: https://defendthevalley.org/campaign/stop-the-plant/ #DefendtheValley

Ask a Scenic Hudson Air & water expert

Ned Sullivan

President, Scenic Hudson

Hayley Carlock

Deputy Counsel, NYS Office of Renewable Energy Siting

Pete Lopez

Executive Director of Policy, Advocacy and Science

Pia Ruisi-Besares

Director of Science, Climate and Stewardship