Sloop Clearwater

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/

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

#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 #FishFriday

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

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…

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

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/…

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/…

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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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/co…

Clearwater sets sail for 55th year on Hudson @SloopClearwater midhudsonnews.com/2024/04/15/cle…

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!

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/invasiv… (Round Goby photo by Peter van der Sluijs)

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

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/val… #HVViewfinder

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-hu…

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

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…

Learn more: clearwater.org/action/ea-week…

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.