America's Environmental Flagship- preserving the Hudson by inspiring lifelong stewardship of the watershed through direct connections with the living river.
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19 Oct 2023
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that operates America’s Environmental Flagship. To date, more than 500,000 people have experienced their first look at the estuary aboard the sloop. Learn more: clearwater.org/about/
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17 Jan 2025
This week our #FishFriday highlight is the walleye! A popular game and eating fish, walleye weigh on average 2-3lbs. Like other #HudsonRiver fish, walleye are contaminated with PCBs, & @HealthNYGov maintains fish consumption guidance: health.ny.gov/fish
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22 Nov 2024
#BlueCrabs are a tasty Hudson River crustacean though they can contain polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at harmful levels. Check with @HealthNYGov for guidance on safely consuming blue crab: health.ny.gov/fish
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12 Nov 2024
Largemouth bass are a popular sport fish sought by those who fish in the #HudsonRiver - be sure you know who/where/how much is safe to eat! health.ny.gov/fish
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26 Jul 2024
The smallmouth bass are part of the sunfish family prefer cool freshwater. Smallmouth bass are a fish often sought by those fishing in the Hudson River. Due to PCB contamination, @HealthNYGov maintains fish consumption advisories: health.ny.gov/.../advisory_o…
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12 Jul 2024
Happy #FishFriday! A common sportfish, yellow perch are identifiable by its yellow sides with vertical olive green bars. Due to PCB contamination in the Hudson and the river's fish, the @nysdoh maintains guidance on safe consumption. Learn more: health.ny.gov/fish
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20 May 2024
Did you know substances build up in the food chain? This is called #biomagnification, and it impacts what #HudsonRiverFish are safe to eat and in what amounts. Learn about safely eating fish from the Hudson from @HealthNYGov at: health.ny.gov/environmental/…
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4 May 2024
Knowing if you can safely eat the fish from the #HudsonRiver is as tricky as knowing when to #SwipeRight. Hudson River fish are contaminated with PCBs, which carry risks to human health. Check out @HealthNYGov Hudson River PCB Fish Consumption Advisory: health.ny.gov/environmental/…
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Sloop Clearwater retweeted
16 Apr 2024
For decades, GE dumped toxic PCBs into the Hudson River, putting profit ahead of the health & safety of Hudson Valley families.
We can’t let GE off the hook.
I joined with @RepMolinaroNY19 to demand that clean-up continue until GE's PCBs are completely gone from the Hudson.
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16 Apr 2024
Breaking News: 18 bipartisan members of Congress from NY/ NJ send letter to EPA demanding action on the #HudsonRiver PCB Superfund Site! TY @RepPatRyanNY @marcmolinaro for your leadership. ⛵️🐟Read the letter: clearwater.org/latest-news/c…
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Sloop Clearwater retweeted
15 Apr 2024
Clearwater sets sail for 55th year on Hudson @SloopClearwater
midhudsonnews.com/2024/04/15…
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15 Apr 2024
On Saturday our Spring Hike & Learn Program kicked off at @apbpc to learn about precolonial indigenous methods of ecological stewardship using fire how traditional practices are emulated today. Thank you @hudsonrivervalleynha for sponsoring our spring Hike & Learn series!
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29 Mar 2024
Protect the #HudsonRiver from #invasivespecies - Ask Governor Hochul to take action to stop invasive species from entering the Hudson River through the #ErieCanal Learn more and take action: clearwater.org/action/invasi… (Round Goby photo by Peter van der Sluijs)
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12 Mar 2024
Our youth empowerment programs are back in full force! LGBTQ Youth at the Helm, Young Women at the Helm, & Young Men at the Helm are no-cost, 3-day adventures for youth age 14-18, centering community building, unique onboard learning experiences. lnkd.in/e5XWsksH
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Sloop Clearwater retweeted
8 Mar 2024
Celebrate #HudsonValley Trailblazers this #InternationalWomensDay! We're taking a look at the impactful stories of seven remarkable women who have shaped our region. See how their legacies continue to enhance our lives today. scenichudson.org/viewfinder/… #HVViewfinder
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2 Mar 2024
On Wednesday Clearwater participated in #HudsonRiverAdvocacyDay, joining fellow advocates in visiting Senators and Assemblymembers urging them to support critical environmental funding. Learn more: clearwater.org/action/2024-h…
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29 Feb 2024
Take a hike with #SloopClearwater this spring! We have four hikes planned across the #HudsonValley as part of our new Hike and Learn Program sponsored by @HudsonRiverNHA. Learn more and register: Clearwater.org/hike
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23 Feb 2024
Blue crabs are a popular and tasty species to catch in the #HudsonRiver - though they can contain chemicals at harmful levels. Check out tips on how to handle/eat them safely in the New York State Blue Crab Cooking and Eating Guide: health.ny.gov/publications/6…
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20 Feb 2024
Clearwater's Jen Benson was in Albany twice last week! On Tues with @CleanWater_Jobs advocating for the Environmental Protection Fund, & Thursday for a press conference with @SenGillibrand @MayorSheehan calling on EPA to get the #HudsonRiverPCBCleanup back on track.
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