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Throwing Shade on Extreme Heat: Designing Shade Structures for Yonkers

August 26, 2025

Community-designed shade structures reimagine resilience in the face of climate change As rising temperatures continue to reshape urban life, the Hudson River Museum and Groundwork Hudson Valley are proud to…

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New Report Release: Southwest Yonkers Green Infrastructure Feasibility Study

August 1, 2025

Building Climate Resilience in Southwest Yonkers Groundwork Hudson Valley releases the Southwest Yonkers Green Infrastructure Feasibility Study, a groundbreaking report that lays out a vision for tackling urban flooding, combined…

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In the News: Tackling Flooding in Westchester with Green Solutions

July 16, 2025

Flooding has become a growing problem for many communities in Westchester County. A recent News 12 segment highlighted the frustration of local residents and leaders—and the need for real solutions. Groundwork Hudson…

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Groundwork Hudson Valley Forms Community Working Group for Shade Solutions

April 30, 2025

Groundwork Hudson Valley has officially launched a community-based working group as part of its “Throwing Shade on Extreme Heat” initiative, funded by Con Edison in partnership with the Hudson River…

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Riverkeeper legal action secures $235,000 for Hudson River recovery, GWHV becomes beneficiary

April 24, 2025

Funds go toward Groundwork Hudson Valley’s habitat restoration, pollution reduction, and climate resilience projects. Yonkers, NY — April 24, 2025: Riverkeeper is proud to announce the allocation of $235,000 to…

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The 2025 Great Saw Mill River Cleanup – Volunteer Opportunity in Westchester County

April 22, 2025

Groundwork Hudson Valley invites volunteers to participate in the Great Saw Mill River Cleanup, one of the largest community-led environmental restoration events in Westchester County. This annual initiative takes place during Earth…

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“Throwing Shade on Extreme Heat”: Groundwork Hudson Valley and Hudson River Museum Launch Initiative to Combat Extreme Heat in Southwest Yonkers

February 11, 2025

Groundwork Hudson Valley (GWHV) and the Hudson River Museum (HRM) are thrilled to announce the launch of a collaborative three-year initiative, “Throwing Shade on Extreme Heat,” funded by Con Edison. This project addresses…

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Green Jobs Driving Economic and Climate Resilience in Yonkers

January 23, 2025

This article is originally from the Yonkers Ledger OpEd with our Executive Director, Oded Holzinger. As extreme heat waves grow more frequent, longer-lasting, and deadlier, the link between socioeconomic inequality…

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Groundwork Hudson Valley Releases Comprehensive Report on Nature-Based Solutions to Address Flooding in the Saw Mill River Watershed

November 6, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Yonkers, NY – Groundwork Hudson Valley (GWHV) has released an in-depth report, “Case Studies for Nature-Based Solutions within the Saw Mill River Watershed”, detailing strategic approaches to mitigate…

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Launch of the Environmental Science P-TECH Program at the Barack Obama School

November 1, 2024

Groundwork Hudson Valley is thrilled to announce the launch of the Environmental Science P-TECH program at the Barack Obama School for Social Justice, a collaborative effort between Yonkers Public Schools…

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