Riverkeeper

Protecting An American River

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Dive headfirst into the history of environmental activism in the Hudson River watershed and learn how you can help organizations like Riverkeeper protect clean water around the globe!

Every inch of the United States is in a river’s watershed. But in 1966, one of our most important watersheds was dying. Dead fish washed up on the Hudson River’s shores, and the once-clear water reeked of oil. With too much pollution to support human or animal life, America’s “First River” was in too deep—until a Riverkeeper, a pioneering group of environmental activists, fought to get rivers around the globe out of troubled waters.

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Looking out at the Hudson River from Bear Mountain in the Hudson Highlands. (Photo: Andrew Fusco)

Behind the Book:

I spent my life on the Hudson River and am so looking forward to sharing the changes and activism I witnessed with my readers. I hope it will inspire and empower them to protect their closest river.

“Castaldo considers the role of rivers in nature through this comprehensive examination of the Hudson River and Riverkeeper, the environmental organization that protects it. . . Encouragement to young environmentalists.” – Booklist 

“Terms like brackish; salt line and watershed are well defined, and the importance of each wildlife species to the ecosystem is clearly explained….For future environmentalists everywhere, the success of the Hudson River cleanup is a story of celebration no matter the location.” – School Library Journal

“Ultimately, this is a masterful nonfiction book that shows how civic action can save a habitat and how collective effort can protect nature.” – Youth Services Book Review