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

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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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Newtown Creek Alliance
is in Newtown Creek.

1 day ago

Newtown Creek Alliance

💦 Splash! for East Branch 🌿🌊✨ Get ready for an action-packed day advocating for the future of Newtown Creek! Newtown Creek Alliance, North Brooklyn Community Boathouse (@north_bk_community_boathouse ), and Riverkeeper (@riverkeeper) are teaming up for a hands-on event centered around the @epagov Proposed Early Action Cleanup of the East Branch tributary of Newtown Creek. This is the first proposed Superfund cleanup of our waterway and we are concerned that the plan doesn’t go far enough to protect long term human and ecological health. What are the exact issues, and how do we propose improving the plan? Come find out!🎉 Here’s what we’ve got lined up:📖 Learn! EPA’s Proposed Cleanup Plan🛶 Canoe! The East Branch tributary🐟 Meet! Critters of Newtown Creek🧹 Clean! Plank Road Public Shoreline🌱 Plant! Native flowers & grasses📝 Comment! Thoughts & concerns on EPA’s planThis is a free and family-friendly event. Drinks and light snacks will be available. No experience is required to canoe, but all participants must sign a waiver and follow all instructions of NBCB volunteers and trip leaders. When: Saturday, October 26 | 1-4 PMWhere: Plank Road Public Shoreline4801 58th Road Maspeth NY 11378Let’s make a splash for Newtown Creek! 💙✨ Register for the event via the link in bio 🔗Rain date: October 27th #Superfund #NewtownCreek #SuperfundCleanup #pollution #newyorkcity #nyc #climate #climatechange #communityaction #bushwick #ridgewood #maspeth #eastwilliamsburg #brooklyn #queens
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5 days ago

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What did Newtown Creek look like 500 years ago? The story, told through the perspective of some of the critters of the waterway, illustrates the creek’s dramatic transformation. It imagines the waterway at its worst and its eventual restoration to a healthier, active waterway. The animations above showcase distinct visions of Newtown Creek’s past and future, beginning with an interpretation of the vibrant pre-colonial tidal salt marsh that once thrived where the modern creek now flows.This past year, NCA has been collaborating with local artist @wyatt_bertz and his creative studio, Heavens Cafe, to craft educational animations and illustrations that tell the story of the creek. This collaboration has allowed us to visually communicate the Creek’s rich history and ongoing restoration efforts in a more engaging and accessible way. Check back next week for the next installment of the series. 🐟For a hands-on learning experience, explore our educational programming and field trip options to see the creek’s transformation up close! Visit the education page on our website for details. 🌐To view the rest of this project, check out the link in bio 🔗
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Newtown Creek Alliance
is at Kingsland Wildflowers.

6 days ago

Newtown Creek Alliance

Thank you to everyone who volunteered with us this year at our Tuesday evening Greenhouse Gang events. Your support helped our plants and the Newtown Native Nursery grow! 🌱Looking for outdoor plans this Friday? Join us at Kingsland Wildflowers from 3 to 7 p.m. to wander the green roofs, meet the bumblebees, buy native plants, and enjoy the autumn sunset! 🍂Register for free in bio 🔗 or at tinyurl.com/Fall-KW2024
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Newtown Creek Alliance
is at Greenpoint Loft.

1 week ago

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Meet our 2024 Tidal Toast Honorees!For 45 years, Randall W. Austin worked for the @nysdec leading the Oil Spill Response unit for all of New York City. Now retired, Randall was an invaluable resource in protecting both people and wildlife from the harms of petroleum and chemical pollution, with extensive results for Newtown Creek and the surrounding communities. Shino Tanikawa is the executive director of the @nycsoilandwater Conservation District and a leading advocate for environmental protection, public education, and social justice. Through her extensive experience in public policy and environmental education and outreach programming across New York City, Shino continues to empower people to become environmental stewards and active voices for their communities.@triloxworkshop is a Greenpoint-based design, fabrication, and manufacturing practice that works with regional wood, including material from deconstructed New York City water towers and salvaged NYC trees. Tri-Lox exemplifies a successful model for integrating environmental conservation and sustainability into a locally-based industrial business.Want to hear more? Join us at NCA’s 7th Annual Tidal Toast on Thursday, October 17 at The Greenpoint Loft!🎟️ Tickets in bio...
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Ever wondered why the weather feels different in the city? 🌦️Hot days feel extra hot and the waterways are dirty and smelly after rainstorms. These animations demonstrate the impact of green spaces in keeping our city cool and how our sewer systems function on dry vs. rainy days. 🥵This past year, NCA has been collaborating with local artist @wyatt_bertz and his creative studio, Heavens Cafe, to craft educational animations and illustrations that tell the story of the creek. This collaboration has allowed us to visually communicate the Creek’s rich history and ongoing restoration efforts in a more engaging and accessible way. Check back next week for the final project installment of the series. 🐟For a hands-on learning experience, explore our educational programming and field trip options to see the creek’s transformation up close! Visit the education page on our website for details. 🌐To view the rest of this project, check out the link in bio 🔗#UHI #urbanheatisland #cso #combinedsewageoverflow
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Newtown Creek Early Action Cleanup Plan is here!

August 28, 2024: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has 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 Creek […]

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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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ExxonMobil Filled in a Tidal Wetland on Newtown Creek in 1977…

NCA has been examining the history of the 400 Kingsland Avenue property, currently owned by ExxonMobil, but it is likely to go on the market for sale soon as Exxon seeks to alter their Greenpoint Oil Spill pollution discharge system. Recently obtained documents help shine light on outstanding questions regarding a former tidal wetland inlet on […]

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