The Split Rock Invasive Cleanup turned into more of a large-scale cleanup than an invasive removal effort. Bags of garbage and recycling were scattered across the landscape, with mattresses, grocery carts, and even bicycles abandoned without a second thought. For World Water day, HRRP showed up at Split Rock with a team of nine volunteers who removed nearly 3,000 pounds of garbage in just a few hours , making a significant impact on the area. Volunteers utilized abandoned gro

HRRP, Healthy Yards New Rochelle, and the New Rochelle Public Library collaborated to present a virtual tour of the New Rochelle section of the Hutchinson River. HRRP began the program by introducing the organization and highlighting its work, from hands-on cleanups and educational lectures to guided river walks and boat tours that connect the community to the river. Board member Amelia then provided a deeper look into the history of the region, discussing the glacial forces

Westchester County is confronting a serious environmental challenge as its aging sewer infrastructure leaks pollutants into the soil, nearby waterways, and the Hutchinson River. These leaks pose risks to public health and threaten the long-term quality of the waterways that local communities rely on. HRRP, the Town of Pelham, and the Environmental Coalition of the Pelhams (EcoPel) partnered with the Westchester Coalition for Clean Water (WCCW) to host a community presentation