On Monday, concerned elected officials and activists gathered at Haverstraw Bay Park to speak out against potentially harmful water from Indian Point Nuclear Facility being released into the Hudson River.

Holtec International is the current owner of Indian Point and oversees decommissioning at the facility. According to Rockland County Legislator Beth Davidson, Holtec International informed the Decommissioning Oversight Board back in 2023 that the company was expediting a plan to dump 1 million gallons of wastewater into the Hudson River.

The plan was initially stalled with the help of county officials and the Save the Hudson Bill. But a recent ruling by a federal judge is allowing Holtec International to move forward with the wastewater plan. The judge said a state law designed to limit potential contamination of the river was pre-empted by federal law.

Now, officials are calling for Gov. Kathy Hochul to appeal the court's decision.

"We are all here to say, 'no.' No to Holtec dumping radioactive water into the Hudson. No to federal courts telling us what is safe and healthy for our communities," said County Legislator Beth Davidson.

On Monday, Holtec International released the following statement to News 12.

“We are pleased with last week’s federal court ruling, as it has always been our contention that radiological water discharge falls under the purview of the federal government and the NRC, we will continue to decommission the Indian Point site in an environmentally responsible manner working with local, state and federal stakeholders.”

Gov. Kathy Hochul office released the following statement:

"We are reviewing the decision. Governor Hochul in signing the law made clear that the Hudson River is one of New York's landmark natural treasures, and it's critical we stand together to protect it for generations to come. She recognizes the importance of protecting the economic vitality of the region and working with local communities who have advocated for the cause."