Hackensack Riverkeeper Inc

Programs: Eco-cruises:hackensack riverkeeper takes over 3,000 people out on the river every year on our eco-cruises, our primary outreach program. For 2 1/2 hours, passengers are treated to a different view of our area along with a narration that describes the wildlife, pollution, politics and recovery of the river and meadowlands estuary.

paddling centers:another 1,000 plus people experience first-hand the beauty and wildlife of the river and meadowlands by paddling around in a canoe or kayak by themselves or on one of our guided paddles. This is another effort to get people involved in the movement to protect, preserve and restore the hackensack river and watershed.

urban fishing:to educate inner city students about the area's waterways, stormwater pollution, how to protect waterways, and whether or not it is safe to eat fish and crabs caught in their local waterways. We take them out for a boat trip and fishing - often the first time they have been out on the water.

river cleanups: an important outreach tool that gives volunteers and supporters a hands-on experience protecting this important natural resource,the river. By removing trash from the waterways, we reduce hazardsto wildlife, improve water quality and beautify the surroundings,thereby encouraging people to care more about it themselves. Speaking and consulting:we speak and do power point presentations for schools, civic groups,libraries, etc. That educate people about the river, wildlife, pollution,cleanup efforts and recovery of the environment. The hope is that people will become engaged in the stewardship of the river and watershed. Birding walks: to introduce people to the natural world right in our own backyard,to teach them that nj is an important stop on the migration routes of many wonderful birds, and that this is yet another reason we need to protect our local environment. Litigation & enforcement:to ensure the remediation of contaminated properties on or near the river, particularly when government agencies charged with this responsibility fail to do so. Similarly, to prosecute active polluters when the state neglects its duty to do so.