Rockland Water Coalition is a citizen-led advocacy organization focused on protecting affordable, sustainable drinking water for Rockland County residents. Its work centers on public education, policy advocacy, and coalition-building to advance responsible water management and oppose unnecessarily costly long-term infrastructure proposals.

Organization Snapshot

• Organization type: Citizen-led water advocacy coalition serving Rockland County and the Hudson Valley.
• Primary focus: Affordable, sustainable drinking water policy and protection of existing water resources.
• Regional relevance: Strong fit for Hudson Valley civic, environmental, and community leadership initiatives.
• Community value: Connects residents, partner organizations, and public stakeholders around practical, long-term water stewardship goals.

Mission & Public Impact

The Rockland Water Coalition supports water policies that protect and make the best use of current water resources rather than committing residents to major rate increases tied to large, expensive new supply projects. The coalition is best known for helping stop the proposed Hudson River desalination project after years of research, organizing, and public engagement, culminating in a 2015 New York State Public Service Commission decision directing Suez to abandon the plan.

Its advocacy reflects a disciplined, community-centered approach to infrastructure issues: inform the public, organize stakeholders, and promote solutions that are both environmentally and economically responsible.

Core Areas of Work

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• Website: rocklandwatercoalition.net
• Best audience matches: Rockland County residents, environmental advocates, civic leaders, educators, and values-aligned local partners.