We’re working to clean, restore and open access to the Hutchinson River for all to enjoy. The river is highly polluted- the water quality is degraded.
The Hutchinson River starts as a fresh water stream whose source is located in Scarsdale and then flows south for five miles through lower Westchester County and part of the Bronx, where it becomes tidal and empties into Eastchester Bay. In 1999 the Department of Environmental Conservations listed the Hutchinson River as belonging to the most polluted category that the state employs. On Sunday, Se
05/31/2026
Join us on Sunday 5/31 10:00am-12:00pm for a shoreline cleanup at Pelham Bit Stables. 9 Shore Rd, Bronx, NY 10464. Registration link in comments.
🥾👟👖🧦Please wear sturdy shoes, socks, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt.
05/22/2026
The Hutchinson River Restoration Project partnered with City Island Oyster Reefand Captain Mikes Diving for the 16th Annual Orchard Beach Cleanup and Clambake.
Over 200 volunteers came out to clean up the Twin Island shoreline and Orchard Beach. 🌊💪
05/20/2026
🦆 Join us for a drop-in bird watching and learning event on Saturday, May 23 at Waterfront Park in Co-op City!
Stop by anytime between 11 AM–1 PM to explore local birds, learn about the ecosystem, and enjoy the waterfront with us.
📍 Waterfront Park
120 Erskine Pl, Bronx, NY 10475
05/18/2026
Orchard Beach was hopping yesterday! We brought our trash grabbing tools to the beach cleanup party and cheered on volunteers as they filled bags and bags with trash collected from the shoreline of Twin Island and the beach boardwalk.
Shout out to our friends at City Island Oyster Reef Captain Mikes Diving Long Island Sound Partnership Connecticut Sea Grant New York Sea Grantand the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
The Rotary Club of the Bronx and Rotary Club of New Rochelle volunteers as part of their EPIC Day of Service and buildOn students showed up from high schools in the Bronx to get the job done!
05/14/2026
This Sunday! We’re helping our friends cleanup Orchard Beach
Join us for the 16th Annual Orchard Beach Cleanup & Clambake in collaboration with ! 🌊🧹
Help restore the shoreline and protect the ecosystem! 🐟🌿
Everyone is welcome: families, friends, first-timers, and divers 🤿. We provide supplies 🧤 and guidance 📋, you bring the energy! (Please note we do not provide scuba equipment)
Sign up with the QR code or link in bio 🔗
Sea you there! 🌊💙
05/12/2026
Over a dozen volunteers joined Hutchinson River Restoration for a cleanup along Rodman’s Neck, where the Hutchinson River flows into Long Island Sound. Together, we removed nearly 400 pounds of trash from the shoreline, including plastic bottles, wrappers, styrofoam, and debris of all shapes and sizes, helping make our watershed a little cleaner and healthier. 🌎💙
Thanks to years of continued cleanup efforts, we’re now seeing fewer plastic bottles and large trash items along the shoreline, a reminder that community action truly makes a difference.
We were also joined by David Abreu from Save the Sound, who helped survey the shoreline for tiny plastic pellets known as “nurdles,” which have been found in nearby areas. While none were found during this cleanup, the search continues. Reach out to David if you’d like to volunteer for future surveys.
After the cleanup, volunteers gathered for lunch at the City Island Yacht Club and enjoyed beautiful views of the bay together.
Special thanks to all of our volunteers, especially the Boys, Girls, and Cub Scouts of Pelham, for showing up and making an impact! 👏♻️
And our partners: City Island Yacht Club Clipper Coffee New York City Department of Parks & Recreation Natural Areas Conservancy Buoy Up City Island New York Sea Grant and our friends at Seed Time
05/09/2026
The cleanup is on! Come meet us at Turtle Cove on Rodman‘s neck 💪🏼🗑️🐟
🎉Join us for our next cleanup on Saturday 5/9 at Rodman’s Neck, where we’ll tackle the plastic bottles and debris that continue to wash up along the shoreline. Rain or shine, we're cleaning up the river!
💧 HRRP will provide water, 🍿 snacks, 🧴 sunscreen, and 🦟 bug spray!
👟 WHAT TO WEAR 🧢☀️
-Please wear long sleeves, long pants, and closed toe shoes
-A hat is recommended to help minimize sun exposure.
- Boots are available upon request - please email [email protected] in advance if you need a pair.
📍 LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION
Type these coordinates into your browser for the exact location: V55W+F8 Bronx, New York
🚌 The site is easily accessible via the BX12 or BX29 buses, by bicycle 🚲, or by car 🚗
🅿️ Limited parking is available at the ballfield
🎟️ TICKETS AND WAIVER
Please double check the number of tickets in your order before checkout. Each participant must have their own ticket so we can maintain an accurate headcount
📝 Purchasing a ticket indicates agreement with the waiver, and all attendees must complete the waiver (link in comments)
🔗 REGISTER AT LINK IN COMMENTS
Big shout out to a few of our favorite volunteers and partners including, H2O .savethesound
Three cheers to our amazing volunteers and partners who are helping us clean up the Hutchinson River! In just two months, we’ve removed over 5 tons of trash and we’re not slowing down!
🗑️♻️ Join us for our next cleanup on Saturday 5/9 at Rodman’s Neck, where we’ll tackle the plastic bottles and debris that continue to wash up along the shoreline.
💧 HRRP will provide water, 🍿 snacks, 🧴 sunscreen, and 🦟 bug spray!
👟 WHAT TO WEAR 🧢☀️
-Please wear long sleeves, long pants, and closed toe shoes
-A hat is recommended to help minimize sun exposure.
-Boots are available upon request - please email [email protected] in advance if you need a pair.
📍 LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION
Type these coordinates into your browser for the exact location: V55W+F8 Bronx, New York
🚌 The site is easily accessible via the BX12 or BX29 buses, by bicycle 🚲, or by car 🚗
🅿️ Limited parking is available at the ballfield
🎟️ TICKETS AND WAIVER
Please double check the number of tickets in your order before checkout. Each participant must have their own ticket so we can maintain an accurate headcount
📝 Purchasing a ticket indicates agreement with the waiver, and all attendees must complete the waiver (link in comments)
🔗 REGISTER AT LINK IN COMMENTS
Big shout out to a few of our favorite volunteers and partners including, H2O .savethesound
🌳 Join us this Friday for Arbor Day in Mt. Vernon at the Hutchinson River for an afternoon of community, nature, and fun!
📅 Friday, April 24th, 2026
📍 Migui Park: Hutchinson Ave & East 3rd Street
⏰ 3 PM – 5 PM
Celebrate with us through:
🌱 Tree planting
🍔 Food & refreshments
🎲 Games & activities
🧹 Volunteer park clean-up
Come out with friends and family to help make a positive impact on the Hutchinson River and our local environment! 💚
Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center
Westchester Land Trust
Children's Environmental Literacy Foundation
Federated Conservationists of Westchester County, Inc.
Save the Sound
Mount Vernon City School District
Federated Conservationists of Westchester County, Inc.
Mount Vernon NewsCentery
Westchester County Government
John Cortese