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Mobilizing for Cleaner Air with the Launch of Air Quality Working Group
Groundwork Hudson Valley launched its Air Quality Working Group on March 27, 2024. It’s a community-driven initiative that focuses on addressing air pollution exacerbated by the impacts of climate change,…
Read MorePLASTIC VS. PLANET: THE GREAT SAW MILL RIVER CLEANUP
Groundwork Hudson Valley Celebrates Earth Day with its Annual River Cleanup event on Saturday, April 27th, 2024.
Read MoreWestchester County Board of Legislators Organizes Saw Mill River Flood Sites Tour
Groundwork Hudson Valley Joins State and County Officials on Assessing Most Vulnerable Areas White Plains, NY — In response to complaints from residents and businesses increasingly affected by flooding, a comprehensive…
Read MoreSarah Lawrence College, the Center for the Urban River at Beczak, and Groundwork Hudson Valley Present “But It’s Ours”: The Redline Between Poverty and Wealth by Shanequa Benitez
YONKERS, NY– Sarah Lawrence College, the Center for the Urban River at Beczak (CURB), and Groundwork Hudson Valley are pleased to announce artist and Yonkers-native Shanequa Benitez’s solo exhibition “But It’s Ours”: The Redline…
Read MoreKeyBank Foundation awards $100,000 grant to Groundwork Hudson Valley for Youth Leadership and Sustainability Education Program Expansion in Yonkers
YONKERS, NY – Groundwork Hudson Valley and KeyBank announce a two-year $100,000 grant from KeyBank Foundation, the bank’s charitable non-profit, to support the expansion of Groundwork’s Youth Leadership and Sustainability Education Programs. Specifically, the funding…
Read MorePLASTIC VS. PLANET: The Great Saw Mill River Cleanup 2024 and T-Shirt Design Contest
Yonkers, NY, 12 February, 2024 – As part of our commitment to environmental stewardship, Groundwork Hudson Valley is thrilled to announce the upcoming annual 2024 Great Saw Mill River Cleanup event in…
Read MoreWings Over the Hudson: EagleFest 2024 Unites Community for Nature’s Celebration with Groundwork & Teatown
Groundwork Hudson Valley, in partnership with Teatown Hudson River, hosted EagleFest 2024 in Yonkers, marking its return after three years and coinciding with Teatown Hudson River’s 20th anniversary. The event…
Read MoreGovernor Hochul Allocates $3.5 Million for Environmental Justice Initiatives, Including Groundwork Hudson Valley
Yonkers, New York, November 21, 2023 — Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a significant investment of $3.5 million in state funding to support environmental justice initiatives led by more than 20…
Read MoreGroundbreaking Boost: $5.5 Million Grant Empowers Yonkers Youth with Exciting Career Opportunities
Yonkers, NY – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service has announced $5,526,563 in funding to Groundwork Hudson Valley to create a new Urban Forestry and Climate Resilience Technical Career Pathway…
Read MoreHudson Valley gets millions to plant trees, tackle heat islands
Groundwork Hudson Valley Leads the Charge in Mitigating Urban Heat Islands Hudson Valley communities are set to receive a significant boost of more than $11 million in federal funding aimed…
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