NCA has partnered with EarthCam to bring you live views of Newtown Creek! We’re thrilled to join this network of webcams, showcasing different landmarks/areas of interest around the world. NCA’s EarthCam, stationed along the shoreline of the Kingsland Wildflowers building will highlight marine traffic, industrial activity, waterfowl, and recreational boaters along Newtown Creek. We hope […]
On March 19th, at the Queens Landing Boathouse & Environmental Center, NCA teamed up with COWI and industry professionals to share more information about greening industrial shorelines. After the presentations, attendees participated in ongoing discussions and enjoyed a social hour together. Check out a video of the presentations if you’d like to learn more about […]
For all of our volunteers, supporters, and partners, here is a quick look back at some of the highlights and accomplishments from 2023: Expanding the NCA TeamWe hired three new staff members (Krista, Gus, and Musa) in the spring allowing us to expand out operations, public and horticulture events, and educational programming. And we are […]
In close partnership with LaGuardia Community College, we have completed an installation of 20 wetland frames at the Waste Management Review Ave Facility in Blissville, Queens. Under the guidance of Professor Sarah Durand, LaGuardia Community College/CUNY students, and NCA staff worked to install and plant these suspended aluminum frames with spartina alterniflora – a native […]