Follow Lewis Pugh's journey down the Hudson River
Wondering where Lewis is now? Track his progress online!
On August 13 2023, Lewis Pugh began his 315-mile (507-km) swim down the Hudson River, from its source to its end at New York City. He is doing this to highlight the critical role rivers play in a habitable planet.
Lewis Pugh is undertaking an epic 315-mile swim down America’s iconic Hudson River - unassisted - to shine light on the importance of healthy rivers and ask world governments to prioritize healthy rivers as part of the drive to protect 30% of our land and oceans by 2030.
And you can track his progress from wherever you are!