Godfrey Kitimbo is the Kyoga Nile Waterkeeper in Uganda. He was born and raised along the NIle River in Jinja, Uganda. His parents were raised nearby alongside Lake Kyoga in a community that depended on the fresh water source for fishing, farming, transportation, and drinking water. Godfrey’s deep-rooted connection to this ecosystem, along with his […] The post Who Is Waterkeeper, Godfrey Kitimbo, Kyoga Nile Waterkeeper appeared first on Waterkeeper.| Waterkeeper
Waterkeeper Alliance recently took part in a community cleanup hosted by Hudson Riverkeeper, in partnership with Riverside Park Conservancy and HSBC. We were joined by 100 volunteers and interns to collect discarded bottles, bottle caps, other waste – even bicycles from both the surrounding area and the river. One intern discovered an entire container of […] The post Hudson Riverkeeper Clean-up Event appeared first on Waterkeeper.| Waterkeeper
Ben Ford has only been the Miles-Wye Riverkeeper in Maryland since 2023, but has spent most of his life exploring and enjoying the watershed. Ben grew up boating on the Miles River and tributaries of the nearby Choptank River. Some of his earliest memories include fishing for crabs off of his uncle’s dock or sailing […] The post Who Is Waterkeeper: Benjamin Ford, Miles-Wye Riverkeeper appeared first on Waterkeeper.| Waterkeeper
Waterkeeper Alliance, Lake Erie Waterkeeper, and Food & Water Watch have been approved to intervene in a federal lawsuit in Ohio District Court, Board of Lucas County Commissioners et al. v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The groups filed their complaint today. The groups will join the City of Toledo, Lucas County, and Environmental Law […] The post Federal Judge Approves Intervention in Lawsuit Challenging Deficient Lake Erie Clean Up Plan appeared first on Waterkeeper.| Waterkeeper
As the Nantucket Waterkeeper, RJ Turcotte faces many challenges—from balancing renewable energy and coastal erosion to local conservation efforts. Driven by a lifelong passion for the water, he’s navigating the complexities of environmental advocacy and protecting Nantucket’s fragile ecosystem.| Waterkeeper
Waterkeeper Alliance recently joined Utah Rivers Council in Park City, Utah, to announce and officially launch the Great Salt Lake Waterkeeper. This critical initiative underscores the urgent need to protect the largest remaining wetland ecosystem in the Western United States, a vital habitat for 10–12 million migratory birds spanning 338 species that travel from every […]| Waterkeeper
Today, in response to the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of former Congressman Lee Zeldin as the next Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Marc Yaggi, CEO of Waterkeeper Alliance, issued the following statement: “This is a make-or-break moment for clean water, and the American people deserve leadership that puts their needs above the influence of corporate […]| Waterkeeper
In 2022, Riley Lewis accepted her dream job as the White Oak Waterkeeper in North Carolina, a position that allowed her to apply her education and experience in coastal and ocean policy to protect the region’s vital water systems. The path to this role wasn’t easy or expected. After earning a master’s degree in Coastal […]| Waterkeeper