Protector of the Hudson: Riverkeeper’s Newest Captain
The Hudson River is not a place most of us want to swim in, but it’s come a long way since the 1970s. Part of that improvement is because of laws like the Clean Water Act, as well as nonprofits like Riverkeeper.
Riverkeeper’s patrol boat regularly scours the Hudson for polluters. For the first time in more than 20 years, that patrol boat will be captained by a New Yorker. Reporter Jesse King went to Westerly Marina in Ossining to meet him.
Tides of Change: College Protests, Ballots, and River Patrols (S13 Ep1) – October 16, 2024
For this season premiere of AudioFiles, we explore the rising tension on New York college campuses as they crack down on student protests and gatherings. Then, we dive into a key ballot measure that could shape New York City’s future. Later, we feature an incoming boat captain whose mission is to protect the Hudson River from polluters.
Managing Producer: Melanie Marich
Producer: Evelin Fajardo-Alvarez
Host: Graham Hartmann
Assistant Producer: Marissa Braswell
Reporters: Perry Gregory, Jesse King, and Steven Kastenbaum
Guests: Sophie Hurwitz, Elana Frankel, and Renee Huff
Editors: Kalli Anderson and Richard Yeh
Audio Engineer: Chad Bernhard
Music Credits: Jason Shaw, Holiznacc0, Mathieu Tissandier, Peppa Pig Edit And Mcgrogo
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