Save The River / Upper St. Lawrence Riverkeeper
Environmental ServicesNew York, United States2-10 Employees
Save The River / Upper St. Lawrence Riverkeeper is a small environmental services organization based in Clayton, New York, focused on protecting the St. Lawrence River through grassroots advocacy. Since 1978, it has worked to prevent aquatic invasive species, oppose winter navigation practices, and promote an environmentally responsible water levels plan, while organizing water restoration and monitoring programs to assess river health and identify pollution issues. Its work targets stakeholders connected to the St. Lawrence River environment, including communities and groups concerned with river health, pollution, and sustainable water management. The organization operates within the environmental advocacy and conservation sector, positioning itself as a regional guardian of river health through public campaigns, monitoring initiatives, and community engagement. Recent activity includes launching campaigns and initiatives to address summer priorities and reduce single-use plastics in the Thousand Islands area, reflecting ongoing community-based environmental advocacy.