Hudson River Sloop Clearwater

Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Providing unparalleled environmental education programs in your community. In addition to education, Clearwater’s advocacy efforts continue today.
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In 1966, folk singer Pete Seeger and a group of activists wanted to take action to stop the pollution that was destroying the Muhheakantuck (the indigenous Lenape name for the Hudson River). Three years later, the iconic sloop Clearwater was launched, with a mission to save the Hudson. Over fifty years later, Clearwater, dubbed America's Environmental Flagship, is recognized for its award-winning

programs, which dramatically enhance classroom learning, are all aligned to NYS Learning Standards and aim to create the next generation of environmental leaders. Guided by a set of core environmental values, Clearwater works cooperatively with concerned citizens, elected officials, and state and federal regulatory agencies to find solutions that create healthy Hudson River ecosystems free of pollutants.

Happy ! This week’s fish is the Hogchoker - a flatfish born with eyes on opposite sides of its body, though as it grows...
08/28/2026

Happy ! This week’s fish is the Hogchoker - a flatfish born with eyes on opposite sides of its body, though as it grows and begins to swim on its side, the right eye migrates to join the left eye! Despite their name and being voracious eaters of worms and crustaceans, these small fish only grow to be 6 inches long.

We hosted are third annual Folk Picnic on Saturday and had a beautiful day of music, activism, and community! We are so ...
08/27/2026

We hosted are third annual Folk Picnic on Saturday and had a beautiful day of music, activism, and community! We are so grateful to everyone who attended, our musicians, vendors, volunteers, and sponsors, Industrial Arts Brewing Company and Adams Fairacre Farms, Inc.! 🪕🌈🎵

Clearwater is offically hauled out for our transom and topsides restoration, and positioned safely back at our Home Port...
08/26/2026

Clearwater is offically hauled out for our transom and topsides restoration, and positioned safely back at our Home Port at the Hudson River Maritime Museum on the Rondout Creek in Kingston! Each winter we do regular maintenance and restoration work, and then every 5-7 years we haul out for bigger and more time consuming projects. This project will run through March of 2027, in time for a normal start to our 2027 sailing season. Our Captain and shipwrights are joined by restoration trainees, who have been hired into paid learning positions. We welcome the public to come down to see the sloop anytime, or visit for an event or program.

We're grateful to Scorano Boat Building, and Madeline Marine for the haul out, loading, and transportation back to our home port on the Rondout Creek, and to the Hudson River Maritime Museum for being a steadfast partner.

Learn more about the project: https://www.clearwater.org/captains-log/restoring-the-clearwater-2026-2027-transom-topsides-project/
Support Clearwater: https://sloopclearwater.givecloud.co/fundraising/forms/G2EXWJD6

Tomorrow is Folk Picnic! We're excited for a day of music, advocacy, and community featuring B2's, Betty and the Baby Bo...
08/21/2026

Tomorrow is Folk Picnic! We're excited for a day of music, advocacy, and community featuring B2's, Betty and the Baby Boomers, Hannah Lee Thompson, They Like Rum! Samoa Wilson, and Kyle Tigges.

We'll also have kids’ activities, and environmental education, opportunities to learn about and take action for the Hudson River, and refreshments availablefrom LA TALAYE and Penny Lick Ice Cream Company.

The first 40 people to become a Clearwater member or renew their membership at the Folk Picnic will recieve a special limited edition stainless steel Clearwater water bottle.

Full details: https://www.clearwater.org/folkpicnic/

Today's featured Fish Friday spotlight is on the Catfish! Two of the catfish we find in the Hudson have forked tails. Bo...
08/21/2026

Today's featured Fish Friday spotlight is on the Catfish! Two of the catfish we find in the Hudson have forked tails. Both are gray or grayish brown above, fading to white below. If small black spots are scattered over the body, then the fish is a channel catfish, found mainly in freshwater. The white catfish lacks spots and ranges from fresh water into slightly salty parts of the Hudson. Most catfish that we catch are less than fifteen inches long.

Catfish and bullheads have the reputation of being able to sting. Sharp spines – one each in the dorsal fin and in the two pectoral fins – can jab one’s hand if the fish aren’t handled carefully. The barbels are harmless sensory organs, covered with taste buds that allow these fish to find food at the river’s bottom, where it is dark and eyes aren’t of much use.

Catfish are tasty and a popular catch for river anglers. However, like other Hudson fish, they are contaminated with PCBs, and the NYSDOH - New York State Health Department maintains guidance on who can safely consume how much catfish from where in the river and at what frequency. Learn more: health.ny.gov/fish

We're excited to annouce our autumn Homeschool Drop-Off Program, River Ramblers! Join our educators for a unique riversi...
08/20/2026

We're excited to annouce our autumn Homeschool Drop-Off Program, River Ramblers! Join our educators for a unique riverside experience for homeschool students ages 7-13 in Nyack. With access to the Hudson River and Hook Mountain, kids will have the opportunity to explore the Hudson River watershed from the shoreline to the mountaintop on the Marydell Faith and Life Center campus. Daily activities include hiking, art, music, nature exploration, science experiments, and games.

Each session is one day per week for five consecutive weeks on either Thursday or Friday from 9:30am-2:30pm. Learn more and register: https://www.clearwater.org/homeschool-programs/

ACTION ALERT: Toxic landfill garbage water (landfill leachate) is making its way into New York’s rivers and lakes, inclu...
08/20/2026

ACTION ALERT: Toxic landfill garbage water (landfill leachate) is making its way into New York’s rivers and lakes, including drinking water sources.

A new statewide report from New York River Watch reveals just how widespread the problem is. Between 2019 and 2023, more than 532 million gallons of landfill leachate were sent each year to municipal sewage treatment plants, with 167 million gallons entering rivers and lakes designated as drinking water sources, including the Hudson, Mohawk, and Niagara Rivers, and Lake Ontario.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s proposed regulations, released on July 1, are insufficient and must be redrafted to protect waterways and public health.

Learn more and take action: https://leachateloophole.org/take-action/
Read the report: https://www.newyorkriverwatch.org/nys-begins-rulemaking-on-landfill-leachate-treatment-regulations-public-comment-period-request-for-extension-and-more/

Throwback to a misty morning back in April. 📸:
08/19/2026

Throwback to a misty morning back in April.
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Looking for weekend plans? Join Clearwater for our 3rd Annual Folk Picnic! Our Folk Picnic is a free day of music, commu...
08/18/2026

Looking for weekend plans? Join Clearwater for our 3rd Annual Folk Picnic! Our Folk Picnic is a free day of music, community, and activism, featuring a full lineup of musicians, kids’ activities, and environmental education, opportunities to learn about and take action for the Hudson River, and refreshments available for and refreshments available LA TALAYE and Penny Lick Ice Cream.

Don't miss a great day of music and community featuring the B2's, Betty and the Baby Boomers, Hannah Lee Thompson, They Like Rum!, Samoa Wilson, and Kyle Tigges.

Full details: https://www.clearwater.org/folkpicnic/

Two weeks ago we hosted a Community Tideline Program in Nyack for kiddos and parents, a take on traditional field trip v...
08/18/2026

Two weeks ago we hosted a Community Tideline Program in Nyack for kiddos and parents, a take on traditional field trip version of this program. We had a beautiful day at Nyack Beach State Park, and hope to host similar programs up and down the river in the future!

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724 Wolcott Avenue
Beacon, NY
12508

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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