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.
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.
Visit #1 : June 16, 2026 One of the five tidally influenced tributaries of Newtown Creek, Dutch Kills was once part of the active and bustling industrial zone of the creek. Due to aging infrastructure, its waters are no longer open to commercial boat traffic. In 2018, the NYC DEP installed a pilot project of […]
On May 15, 2026, Newtown Creek Alliance led a guided tour of the Dutch Kills Loop, one of the five tributaries that make up the Newtown Creek watershed. The walk invited participants to explore the challenges and opportunities along Dutch Kills, from combined sewer overflows and deteriorating bulkheads to ecological restoration projects and emerging visions […]
NCA is excited to welcome our 2026 TIDALS Research Fellows: Ramisa, Saanvi, Pawel, Jonah, and Rachel! For 10 weeks this summer, this cohort of five will be studying shoreline habitats in Newtown Creek, helping our ongoing marine-focused restoration projects, and contributing to ongoing field work research projects. Their work will support our larger efforts for […]
On May 2, 2026, Newtown Creek Alliance was thrilled to join organizations across the City in celebrating this year’s Jane Jacobs’ Weekend. NCA led the tour “Creekside Cargo: Walking the Last Mile” in Maspeth. NCA offered participants an on-the-ground exploration of the intertwined histories of industry, infrastructure, environmental justice, and ecological restoration along Newtown Creek. We […]
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 […]
