Newtown Creek Alliance is excited to announce the return of the TIDALS Fellowship program — our hands-on summer internship that explores the impacts of shoreline restoration in Newtown Creek through water quality testing, plant matter sampling, wildlife tracking, and more. The 3.8-mile brackish waterway is in the early stages of its Superfund Cleanup process following hundreds of years of industrial abuse and pollution. Despite the Creek’s history, there are many opportunities for nature-based restoration to continue to improve the waterbody for all.
This paid, 10-week, part-time research fellowship is intended for New Yorkers aged 18-25. The program will comprise research on the impact of shoreline restoration in Newtown Creek and mapping of locations where future salt marsh and intertidal habitats can be created to support natural ecology. Through hands-on research, site visits, and field work, fellows will gain an understanding of how intertidal marshes can support biodiversity, improve water quality, and contribute to long-term revitalization efforts in the Creek.
This program is designed for young adults interested in environmental restoration, urban ecology, and community-led sustainability initiatives. Fellows will explore the role of green infrastructure in mitigating urban environmental challenges, while also developing skills in scientific inquiry, data collection, and habitat restoration. The TIDALS Fellowship will conclude with a research project and presentation of findings.
Our ideal candidates have an interest in or a relationship to Newtown Creek and its surrounding neighborhoods and have not completed a bachelor’s degree. Fellows are expected to be able to commit to a Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. schedule from June 9 to August 14. Rolling applications close April 25, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (EST). Fellows will be paid $17/hour.
Visit https://tinyurl.com/TIDALS26 to apply!
Questions? Email us at hart@newtowncreekalliance.org.
Funding for this project was provided from the NYS Environmental Protection Fund as administered by a grant from the New York State DEC Environmental Justice Community Impact Grant Program.