1406, 2023
Environmentalists try again to strengthen stream protections
Riverkeeper's Jeremy Cherson discusses legislation designed to more thoroughly regulate certain waterbodies in New York.
406, 2024
Promoting more flexibility for sewer authorities
Riverkeeper is pushing to update state definitions to ensure sewer authorities have broader authority imposing fees.
1910, 2023
Using nature-oriented solutions to preserve shorelines
A new law encourages state environmental officials to use nature-oriented solutions when preserving shorelines.
705, 2021
Controversial paving material targeted for ban in New York
May 7, 2021 - Coal Tar Free America's Tom Ennis and Riverkeeper's Jeremy Cherson make the case for legislation banning coal tar pavement in New York, arguing it poses a serious health risk and can be replaced with
704, 2020
Apr 7, 2020: Protecting NY’s environment
Jeremy Cherson, Legislative Advocacy Manager at Riverkeeper, outlined the priorities his group is working on after securing wins in the state budget.
