Newtown Creek Alliance

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

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.

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

3 days ago

📣 Attention Creek Community: Tomorrow is the last day to submit comments on ExxonMobil's proposed permit modification to its Greenpoint Oil Spill discharge system!In short, the company is proposing to consolidate its two treatment systems into one newer facility to continue the ongoing treatment of the underground spill. Everyday, 1.3 million gallons of groundwater are treated, so we need to ensure that the system is as protective and effective as possible. ✔️NCA and Riverkeeper have submitted comments to NY State who oversees the SPDES permit. Check links in bio to learn more and submit your own comments by end of day tomorrow! 🔗
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Newtown Creek Alliance

2 weeks ago

NCA is thrilled to introduce our Fall 2024 interns Pasang and Jeffrey! ✨Pasang, a computerscience major at LaGuardia Community College, grew up in a nonprofit hostel in Nepal, whereshe developed a passion for community service. She aims to use her skills in technology tobenefit her country by improving local communities. She is drawn to NCA's goals and wants tolearn more about environmental technology solutions that directly affect neighborhoods.Jeffrey is a native of the Gulf Coast with a lifelong passion for conservancy. With abackground in theater and hospitality, his interest in public works has led him to return toschool for civil engineering. His previous work has offered him volunteer opportunities withthe Make It Right Foundation in New Orleans, the Billion Oyster Project, and the Bowery Mission. He is currently studying Civil Engineering at LaGuardia Community College.Sayhello if you see them by the Creek! 👋
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Newtown Creek Alliance

3 weeks ago

Today we were visited by Rebecca Jim and Mary Moon from Oklahoma, who are both longtime advocates for Tar Creek, one of the most polluted waterways in the country. Designated a Superfund site in 1983, the communities around Tar Creek continue to deal with impacts of lead and heavy metal poisoning from former local mining operations. There have been buyout programs, contamination of drinking water, fish consumption advisories, and numerous health studies conducted - much of which has occurred after the initial cleanup plan was put in place.The experiences faced by Rebecca, Mary and their neighbors are a reminder to us at Newtown Creek that #superfund remedies have to be as strong as possible from the onset. It is immoral to allow future generations to suffer human health risks when thorough remedies are available. We strongly believe that EPA needs to fully enact their mission and do right by impacted Superfund communities, be it Tar Creek or Newtown Creek, or the Hudson River PCB Cleanup or Meeker Ave Plumes.———Rebecca is the Executive Director and CreekKeeper at Lead Agency Inc- check out all their work at leadagency.orgWaterkeeper Alliance #cleanthecreek #tarcreek #newtowncreek #superfundsistersites
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Newtown Creek Alliance
is at Greenpoint Library.

1 month ago

🤔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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Newtown Creek Alliance
is in Newtown Creek.

2 months ago

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]