Hudson River Sloop Clearwater is a member-supported , 501(c)(3) tax exempt non-profit organization whose mission is to protect the Hudson River by inspiring lifelong stewardship of the river and its tributaries with innovative advocacy through education programs.
HIstory
“Build a boat to save the river.”
“We’re going to build a boat to save the river.”
In 1966, folk musician and activist Pete Seeger, was in despair over the pollution of his beloved Hudson River. Through decades of local organizing, Clearwater equipped Hudson River Valley communities with the most important resource to become active stewards of their environment — knowledge. In 2004, the sloop Clearwater was named to the National Register of Historic Places for its groundbreaking role in the environmental movement.
Education
“Experiential Learning At Its Best.”
“Experiential learning at its best. “
Clearwater offers a variety of Hudson River-based environmental education programs. Our signature program is the “Sailing Classroom” aboard the sloop – providing a uniquely powerful platform for students to learn about the river’s natural and cultural significance. Beyond the vessel, onshore “Tideline” programming along the Hudson River, as well as in-classroom at local schools brings the Hudson River to students throughout the watershed. Clearwater’s interactive education programs provide hands-on learning to engage students and promote “learning by doing.”
The Power of Music and the Great Hudson River Revival
The Power of Music and the Great Hudson River Revival
The much beloved Great Hudson River Revival grew to be one of the country’s oldest and largest annual music and environmental festivals; award-winning for its Zero Waste program, which has been modeled at many festivals around the country. It was the main fundraiser and promotional event of Clearwater’s annual calendar until the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and is on hold as it undergoes a re-envisioning process the organization can confidently sustain into the future.
