Thomas Hynes

Staff Writer

Since 3/15/21

Thomas Hynes is the staff writer for Waterkeeper Alliance. Through storytelling, he aims to share and amplify the work of Waterkeepers around the world. Prior to joining Waterkeeper Alliance, he wrote a book on New York City's unique history of animals and wildlife. Wild City includes several chapters on marine animals, including humpback whales, oysters, and striped bass, as well as the importance of keeping ecosystems clean and polluters at bay. Prior to writing the book, he spent a dozen years working in corporate communications.

Thomas grew up in Connecticut and attended the University of Vermont. Before moving to New York City, he lived in San Francisco and Washington, DC. He currently lives in Brooklyn with his wife and their dog. They are expecting new family members soon.

Thomas Hynes's Articles

Jeff Currie the Lumber Riverkeeper is pointing his finger. He is wearing a red shirt and there are green trees behind him.

Who is Waterkeeper: Jefferson Currie II, Lumber Riverkeeper

  • By: Thomas Hynes
  • News

Jeff Currie had only been on the job as Lumber Riverkeeper for a few weeks in 2018 when Hurricane Florence came barreling through North Carolina. The devastating...

Help Keep Dangerous ‘Forever Chemicals’ Out of Our Water


One of the most dangerous and persistent threats to our nation’s waters is the group of emerging contaminants known as PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl...

Help Ensure All Americans Have Safe Drinking Water

  • By: Thomas Hynes
  • News

Reliably clean and safe drinking water is something most people expect as a given. That trust was earned through protections like those afforded under...