In late March 2015 bright green water was seen in various parts of Newtown Creek. Assuming this was not the remnants of an attempt to celebrate St. Patricks day (as done with dye in the Chicago River) we asked some of our favorite researchers if they could figure out what was producing such a distinctive […]
Since 2012, Newtown Creek Alliance and Riverkeeper have sought to challenge the aeration project in Newtown Creek – an automated air blower system intended to increase dissolved oxygen levels. To date, we have raised a number of concerns about the project – including potential health impacts, the lack of sustained impact and poor investment of […]
As part of our Weather in the Watershed program, we are holding a number of public education sessions this winter. We invite you to visit your local library branch to learn more about these weather stations, our CSO notification system and the fascinating answers to questions like: Where does rainwater go? What about the wastewater from my shower/sink/toilet? What is a […]
The winter months provide some of the best times to witness low water conditions in New York harbor. For a few hours each year parts of the creek are exposed, that are otherwise always underwater. This results from falling water levels that result from colder temperatures (more here) as well as new moon cycles, where […]