Paul Tonko: “These toxic hazards are likely to be exacerbated in the future, as we experience more and increasingly extreme weather…”

We must use every tool at our disposal to tackle the climate crisis; that includes removing harmful legacy emissions from our atmosphere.

The Hudson River is the nation's largest Superfund site. Hazardous waste and legacy chemicals remain unacceptably high, threatening the health and safety of ecosystems, wildlife, and human health throughout the entire Watershed.

Our water resources serve as sources of drinking water for millions of people, provide habitats for more than 200 fish species, and support critical outdoor recreation and tourism industries.

They say, ‘Well, she’s the future of the party.’ I say, ‘She’s the today of the party,’