In total, NCA engaged over 10,700 individuals through our educational, volunteer, and public programming in 2025. We saw major advancement in key areas relating to remediation, restoration, and community engagement. Major thanks to all our volunteers, partners and supporters for making this work possible. See some of our highlights below. Healing Environmental Harms: In January, […]
NYC DEP is currently proposing a modification to the ‘Long Term Control Plan’ (LTCP) — a NY-State approved initiative to reduce Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) in Newtown Creek. The current plan will reduce overall CSO volume into Newtown Creek by approximately 61% and be complete in 2040. The proposed modification will capture more sewage and prevent the planned diversion of […]
NCA is very excited to welcome our 2024 UHI Summer Research Cohort! For 8 weeks the fellows will be studying the impacts of Urban Heat Island within the North Brooklyn IBZ. Their research will support NCA revitalization efforts, finding new ways to assist industry and worker health in the IBZ. Stay posted for updates on […]
NCA has been examining the history of the 400 Kingsland Avenue property, currently owned by ExxonMobil, but it is likely to go on the market for sale soon as Exxon seeks to alter their Greenpoint Oil Spill pollution discharge system. Recently obtained documents help shine light on outstanding questions regarding a former tidal wetland inlet on […]
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 […]
