Category Archives: SuperFUNd

Superfund CAG meeting: Feb 6th

Come one, come all to the next Superfund Community Advisory Group meeting. When: Thursday, February 6, 6:30 PM Where: McCarren Play Center community room, 776 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn Agenda: -City’s Role in the Superfund Process -Green Infrastructure  Initiatives and Plans for Newtown Creek drainage areas -Installation of flow meters on Newtown Creek and other construction […]

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Post-Sandy Redux with USEPA on Newtown Creek

During the peak of the storm, Newtown Creek flooded throughout Zones A, B and C, and some waterfront areas experienced several feet of water. Luckily, waters receded quickly for the most part, but cleanup for many will be challenging, and the industrial zone is dealing with damage to electrical systems and other equipment.  Check out […]

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Sandy Flooding Impacts Waterfront Properties on Newtown Creek

During the peak of the storm, Newtown Creek flooded throughout Zones A, B and C, and some waterfront areas experienced several feet of water. Luckily, waters receded quickly for the most part, but cleanup for many will be challenging, and the industrial zone is dealing with loss of electric power and shortages of gas for […]

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