Save The River! Thousand Islands - Clayton NY on the St. Lawrence River

Save The River! is a non-profit, member-based environmental organization whose mission is to preserve and protect the ecological integrity of the Upper St. Lawrence River through advocacy, education and research.

2020 & 2021 will go down as unique years on the River. Beautiful and windy weather, and pandemic constraints. But in spite of Covid-19, it was a very busy summer for Save The River (STR). Working remotely, our dedicated staff was able to keep all of the programs moving ahead and introduced Trash Free River to remove truckloads of plastic and trash from the River.

Please enjoy our digital edition of River Watch – Spring 2021

From the Riverkeeper – Spring 2021

After a slow start, spring is in full bloom on the River.

After a slow start, spring is in full bloom on the River.
Updated Septic Handbook

Save The River has been working diligently with Onsite Engineering to update our septic handbook.

Save The River has been working diligently with Onsite Engineering to update our septic handbook.
Trash Free River Update

Save The River’s Trash Free River Cleanups have been a great success this spring!

Save The River’s Trash Free River Cleanups have been a great success this spring!
Education Update Spring 2021

We are excited to share our newest education programs.

We are excited to share our newest education programs.
NYS Resiliency & Economic Development Initiative

REDI aims to increase resiliency of shoreline communities and bolster economic development.

REDI aims to increase resiliency of shoreline communities and bolster economic development.
Beach Watch 2021

Volunteers collect samples for nine weeks in July and August to provide a snapshot of swimming water quality.

Volunteers collect samples for nine weeks in July and August to provide a snapshot of swimming water quality.
Common Tern Program – Spring 2021 Update

The Common Terns (Sterna hirundo) begin arriving at their colonies along the St Lawrence River around May 1 each year.

The Common Terns (Sterna hirundo) begin arriving at their colonies along the St Lawrence River around May 1 each year.
Spring 2021 Water Levels

2021 is shaping up as a low water year following one of the lowest recorded annual periods of precipitation since 1950

2021 is shaping up as a low water year following one of the lowest recorded annual periods of precipitation since 1950

View Our 2020 Annual Donor & Membership Report!

How do I enter the raffle?

Current Save The River members: When you renew your membership between November 1, 2020 and 

November 1, 2021, increase your annual giving amount by at least $25 and you will be entered into the raffle. Example: if your current membership is $75/year, increase to $100 to enter the raffle. 

New Save The River members: When you become a new member between November 1, 2020 and November 1, 2021, start your new membership giving amount at $25 or above and you will be entered into the raffle. 

What if I would like to purchase additional chances in the raffle? After receiving your first chance in the raffle (either through a $25+ increase in membership or a $25+ new membership), you can purchase additional chances at $25/piece.

Call (315) 686-2010 with questions. A winner will be drawn on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. 

Good luck and thank you for your support of Save The River!

Join or Increase Your Membership Level Today!