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

Tell Congress to Reject Manchin’s ‘Dirty Deal’ to Fast-Track Fossil Fuel Projects


In exchange for his vote to help pass the Inflation Reduction Act last month, Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia has demanded a vote on a second bill...

Who Is Waterkeeper: Damon Mullis, Ogeechee Riverkeeper

  • By: Thomas Hynes
  • News

Damon Mullis is the Ogeechee Riverkeeper in Georgia. He grew up spending a lot of time hunting, fishing, and recreating outdoors. At Georgia Southern University,...

Tell EPA: It’s Time to Adopt National Numeric Nutrient Limits on Water Pollution

  • By: Thomas Hynes
  • News

American waterways have a major nutrient pollution problem. Uncontrolled discharges of nitrogen and phosphorus are overwhelming waterways with more than...