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

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Newtown Creek Alliance

🤔Did you know over 1.2 BILLION gallons of raw sewage enters Newtown Creek every year? Why is there so much untreated sewage getting released into the Creek? Where does it come from? How does it impact water quality? How are humans and wildlife affected by this? What are the health concerns? What is being done to address the raw sewage? How can we help?Wanna know the answers to these questions? Newtown Creek Alliance (Newtown Creek Alliance) is hosting recurring community information sessions at the Greenpoint Library (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 the conversation!When: Thursday, February 20th, 6:00 - 7:30 PM Where: Eco Lab 1, Greenpoint Library, 107 Norman Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222#superfund #newtowncreek #superfundcleanup #pollution #newyorkcity #nyc #climate #climatechange #CommunityAction #bushwick #ridgewood #maspeth #eastwilliamsburg #williamsburg #greenpoint #northbrooklyn #brooklyn #queens

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❄️ Snow on the Creek! ❄️We've been busy documenting the snow and ice conditions across the Creek, as well as the winter wildlife who live here or make a pitstop on their migrations south.Pictured:Red-breasted MergansersRedhead x Scaup hybridCanada Geese

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While going through old boxes in the NCA office, we uncovered a collection of photos taken by the Newtown Creek Monitoring Committee, a community based group that provided oversight of the multibillion dollar upgrade of the Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. The photos offer a fascinating glimpse at the state of Newtown Creek and Greenpoint in the late ‘90s/early 2000s. Here are some of our favorites! Recognize any spots around the Creek? Shout ‘em out in the comments!

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4 weeks ago

Newtown Creek Alliance

👀Are you interested in learning about the latest updates on Newtown Creek and its cleanup efforts? Join the Community Advisory Group (CAG) to receive the most up-to-date information on the Newtown Creek Superfund process! You will also be able to provide input and voice concerns directly to those responsible for cleaning up the Creek. Be a part of the force to drive progress for a cleaner, greener, more accessible and equitable Newtown Creek!Learn more about the Newtown Creek CAG and register for the January CAG meeting (1/22) via the link in bio. #superfundsite #newtowncreek #superfundcleanup #CommunityAdvisoryGoup #superfundcommunityadvisorygroup#waterquality #enviromentalhealth #queens #brooklyn #nyc #longislandcity #hunterspoint #Blissville #Sunnyside #woodside #maspeth #ridgewood #bushwick #williamsburg #greenpoint

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2024 Year in Review with large group of people excited for the photo

2024 Year in Review

To everyone who supported NCA this year, whether by volunteering your time, attending an NCA tour or event, being a donor, or helping us share the story of Newtown Creek, thank you! Top PicksNewtown Creek Alliance had much to celebrate throughout 2024. Before diving into the details for our various programs, we wanted to share […]

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Reducing Sewage Overflow in Newtown Creek

NYC DEP is currently proposing a modification to the ‘Long Term Control Plan’ (LTCP) — a NY-State approved initiative to reduce Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) in Newtown Creek.  The current plan will reduce overall CSO volume into Newtown Creek by approximately 61% and be complete in 2040. The proposed modification will capture more sewage and prevent the planned diversion of […]

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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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