Clearwater and The Great Hudson River Revival The sloop Clearwater is a common sight along the Hudson. She sails between New York and Rensselaer, educating school classes about the environment and the river, and encouraging the public to experience the Hudson by sailing on it. The Clearwater Festival, or Great Hudson River Revival, is an…
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Greenway Honors Frank Bergman
At the most recent Hudson River Valley Greenway meeting, they had a moment of silence after reading a Proclamation dedicated to Frank Bergman and his service on behalf of the Greenway and the river he loved. Click the link to see and download the proclamation. HRV Greenway_ Proclamation for Frank Bergman – November 2018
Hudson River Water Quality and Proposed Storm Surge Barrier
The latest Hudson River water quality data and the threat of NY Harbor storm surge barriers – The following information is a response from Riverkeeper to a question about swimming in the Hudson River asked at our July meeting at Minisceongo Yacht Club. Riverkeeper and our partners sampled more than 410 locations in the Hudson…
Possible LED light interference with VHF Radio
Could Those LED Lights on the Boat Be Causing Your VHF Radio or AIS to go on the Fritz? U.S. Coast Guard issues Marine Safety Alert on potential interference problem ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 30, 2018 – With their low battery draw, cooler operation and sturdy construction, LED lights have been popular with recreational boaters. The…
Historic Bridges of the Hudson Valley
The Hudson River is spanned by six bridges that are part of the New York State Bridge Authority. Bear Mountain Bridge, Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, Mid-Hudson Bridge, Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge, Rip Van Winkle Bridge and the Walkway Over the Hudson (formerly the Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge) Each Bridge is unique in its history and engineering. As boaters we travel…