Well the days are finally warm and sunny, so it’s time to get out there! We have several great public tours on offer with our top-notch collaborators, highlighting all the important stuff: history, ecology and working waterfront. Would you like to sponsor a ticket or entire tour so that NCA can offer more programs for […]
So what happens on Newtown Creek during a rainstorm? The honest answer might gross you out. In order to better understand water quality issues, the Newtown Creek Alliance installed weather stations on libraries throughout the Newtown Creek drainage area – or watershed – over the course of the past year. This “Weather in the Watershed” […]
NCA’s February meeting will highlight the wide array of local citizen and student scientists exploring all angles of the creek. The meeting will be structured as a showcase, with quick presentations on each topic, and materials for you to peruse in person. Come mingle with your local citizen scientists. Read on for the full line up. […]
In it’s heyday, they say Newtown Creek was home to some 500 industries, and over 15,000 vessels traversed the waterway annually. As recently as the 1950′s, ocean-going freighters were a common sight as far east as Maspeth. These days, the creek is not as active as in the past, but there is still a constant […]
On September 15th we have your whole day planned. Just let NCA be your guide! Stop 1: GARBAGE: International Coastal Cleanup on Newtown Creek with IEC Stop 2: BOATS: Newtown Creek Armada Open Hours Stop 3: BIRDS: Birdwatching Canoe Trip with NCA&NBBC ~~~ GARBAGE: International Coastal Cleanup on Newtown Creek Participation led by Interstate Environmental Commission […]
