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Remembering Richie Havens

June 20th, 2013|Comments Off on Remembering Richie Havens

Clearwater marks the passing of legendary musician and Clearwater friend, Richie Havens. He charmed us all with his talent, his humor, and his kindness. Recently, several Clearwater friends and musicians shared their personal impressions of [...]

Clearwater Festival is This Weekend, June 15 & 16

June 13th, 2013|Comments Off on Clearwater Festival is This Weekend, June 15 & 16

New York State Recognizes Festival Milestone of 35 Years as the Great Hudson River Revival CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NY — The Clearwater Festival celebrates 35 years as Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival this year with the annual [...]

New Report Documents How Entergy Spends Millions on Lobbying, Campaign Contributions and Deceptive PR Strategies to Influence Indian Point Relicensing

May 30th, 2013|Comments Off on New Report Documents How Entergy Spends Millions on Lobbying, Campaign Contributions and Deceptive PR Strategies to Influence Indian Point Relicensing

“Astroturf” groups controlled by Entergy account for more than a quarter of this spending Contacts: Julia Church, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, 845-265-8080, x7112,julia@clearwater.org Marilyn Elie, Indian Point Safe Energy Coalition – 914-954-6739, eliewestcan@gmail.com Laura Haight, [...]

Wickham Solid Wood Studio Joins Hudson River Sloop Clearwater’s Corporate Membership Program

May 28th, 2013|Comments Off on Wickham Solid Wood Studio Joins Hudson River Sloop Clearwater’s Corporate Membership Program

    BEACON, NY — Clearwater is pleased to announce Wickham Solid Wood Studio of Beacon, NY has joined as a Corporate Member. Wickham Solid Wood Studio makes custom furniture using responsibly-sourced Hudson Valley hardwoods. [...]

Zumtobel Lighting Inc. Supports Clearwater as its First Corporate Member

May 22nd, 2013|Comments Off on Zumtobel Lighting Inc. Supports Clearwater as its First Corporate Member

    BEACON, NY — Clearwater is pleased to announce Zumtobel Lighting, Inc., a leading international lighting solutions provider, has joined as the organization’s first Corporate Member. Zumtobel Lighting, Inc., a Zumtobel Group company, with [...]

Clearwater marks the passing of former Clearwater captain, Albert Nejmeh

May 17th, 2013|Comments Off on Clearwater marks the passing of former Clearwater captain, Albert Nejmeh

Clearwater captain Albert Nejmeh was beloved by many in the Clearwater community, and will be missed. Al Nejmeh served as the captain from March, 1987 to June, 1989. Fair winds, Al, and thank you. Photo of Al (on the [...]

Citizens’ Coalition Calls for Action as NRC Rubber Stamps another Safety Assessment of Indian Point and Reduces Number of Inspectors at the Plant

May 14th, 2013|Comments Off on Citizens’ Coalition Calls for Action as NRC Rubber Stamps another Safety Assessment of Indian Point and Reduces Number of Inspectors at the Plant

 Urges hearings on evacuation planning and immediate dry cask storage of dangerous nuclear waste; releases report card giving the NRC failing grades for not addressing critical safety issues at Indian Point Media Contacts: Julia Church, [...]

Call to Action — NRC Public Meeting May 14

May 14th, 2013|Comments Off on Call to Action — NRC Public Meeting May 14

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is holding its Annual Public Meeting about Indian Point's 2012 safety record on May 14, and we need your help to send the agency a loud and clear message: Don't Let [...]