The Newtown Creek Alliance is a community-based organization dedicated to restoring, revealing and revitalizing Newtown Creek.

Newtown Creek Vision Plan

Newtown Creek Vision Plan

In 2018, NCA, Riverkeeper and Perkins+Will launched the Newtown Creek Vision plan, a 150 page report chronicling priority issues and 85 proposed projects to address Remediation, Restoration, Recreation and Resilience. The report builds upon decades of planning and visioning efforts by numerous community members and organizations; framing ideas in the wake of upcoming Superfund remediation and Clean Water improvements. Read the full plan here.

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Newtown Creek StoryMaps

Newtown Creek StoryMaps

Explore these interactive educational resources on ArcGIS StoryMaps to learn more about the Creek's ecosystem and NCA’s efforts in environmental remediation, restoration, and revitalization. We have units available on the history and geography of the Creek, regional flora and fauna, Newtown Creek's soil and water health, and the impact of climate change on NYC's coastal communities. Click "read more" to view them all.

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Facebook News

Facebook News

6 days ago

Newtown Creek Alliance

🤔How polluted is Newtown Creek? What’s being done about it? Can we boat on the Creek? Who’s cleaning up the waterway? When can we swim in the Creek? How can we help?Wanna know the answers to these questions? Newtown Creek Alliance (@newtowncreek) is hosting recurring community information sessions at the Greenpoint Library (@bklyn_geec) to provide neighbors with knowledge about Newtown Creek and create an ongoing dialogue for environmental advocacy, stewardship, and action. Each session will discuss ongoing topics about Newtown Creek, how it got so polluted, what the concerns are now, and what we can do about it. Come join us!When: Thursday, November 7th, 6:00 - 7:30 PM Where: Eco Lab 1, Greenpoint Library, 107 Norman Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222RSVP via the link in bio🦪#Superfund #NewtownCreek #SuperfundCleanup #pollution #newyorkcity #nyc #climate #climatechange #communityaction #bushwick #ridgewood #maspeth #eastwilliamsburg #williamsburg #greenpoint #northbrooklyn #brooklyn #queens

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2 weeks ago

Newtown Creek Alliance

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2 weeks ago

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And that's a wrap! ✨Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the Creek with us last Thursday at the 7th Annual Tidal Toast! We had a wonderful time connecting with the Creek community, celebrating our work so far, and sharing the future vision for our waterway. 🎊A special thank you to our 2024 Honorees Randall W. Austin, Shino Tanikawa, and @triloxworkshop for their incredible work as advocates and stewards of the Creek and of environmental justice in New York City! 🌱🌊Thank you to @emilyassembly and @gonzalez4ny for your recent allocations of state funding to support environmental education and community engagement! And thank you to all our partners and sponsors who make our work possible! From all of us at NCA, thank you to our community for your kind support, and we hope to see you all next year at the 8th Annual Tidal Toast!See all event photos: www.flickr.com/photos/76572518@N04/albums/72177720321392637/And photobooth photos:www.flickr.com/photos/76572518@N04/albums/72177720321407163/

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Riverkeeper is partnering with Newtown Creek Alliance and North Brooklyn Community Boathouse for a hands-on event called 💦 Splash! for East Branch.On Saturday, October 26 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, you'll participate in a variety of activities during a day of action for the future of Newtown Creek! RSVP now to dive into the fun-filled day. ow.ly/M59550TNzGo🔗

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3 weeks ago

Newtown Creek Alliance

We had a great time on our recent bike tours, showcasing Fossil Fuel Infrastructure and Last Mile Distribution Facilities around Newtown Creek. 🚲Major thanks to our project partners and guest speakers: @saneenergy@nonbkpipeline@nyc_eja& Last Mile CoalitionAnd thanks to everyone who came out! 🚴🏽

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Tidal Toast 2024

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the Creek with us last Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the 7th Annual Tidal Toast! We had a wonderful time connecting with the Creek community, celebrating our work so far, and sharing the future vision for our waterway. A special thank you to our 2024 Honorees […]

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Newtown Creek Early Action Cleanup Plan is here!

BACKGROUND On August 28, 2024 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the Proposed Cleanup Plan for the East Branch tributary. We have been waiting for a cleanup plan for Newtown Creek for many years! The release of the East Branch Early Action Proposed Cleanup Plan is a significant first step towards the cleanup of Newtown […]

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Meet the 2024 Urban Heat Island Research Fellows

NCA is very excited to welcome our 2024 UHI Summer Research Cohort! For 8 weeks the fellows will be studying the impacts of Urban Heat Island within the North Brooklyn IBZ. Their research will support NCA revitalization efforts, finding new ways to assist industry and worker health in the IBZ. Stay posted for updates on […]

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How Deep Should the Creek Be?

Background Since 1919, Newtown Creek has served as a Federal Navigation Channel for commercial waterborne transportation, authorized by the Rivers & Harbors Act of 1919 and 1937. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) manages the Creek as a navigable waterway and has conducted dredging to maintain the federal navigation depth since 1923. The most […]

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