Category Archives: Public Health

NCA Student Researchers

NCA is pleased to be working with two very enthusiastic students this summer to expand our efforts in documenting viagra from india and studying environmental conditions both on the creek as well as within the surrounding communities. See their bios and summer responsibilities below. NCA will post updates on projects Sam and Paulus are working on (including opportunities […]

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Why Not To Expand Aeration

Since 2012, Newtown Creek Alliance and Riverkeeper have sought to challenge the aeration project in Newtown Creek – an automated air blower system intended to increase dissolved oxygen levels. To date, we have raised a number of concerns about the project – including potential health impacts, the lack of sustained impact and poor investment of […]

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GCEF Projects Need Your Vote!

  The Greenpoint Community Environmental Fund (GCEF) is currently considering 13 large projects for funding. Greenpoint residents over the age of 16 will have the opportunity to vote for these projects on November 20th and 22nd. Newtown Creek Alliance is fortunate to be involved in three of these projects, including one as project lead. Please read more about the projects […]

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March 12th, 6pm – Greenpoint Petroleum Remediation Project Meeting

Please join the NY Dept. of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC)  for a meeting regarding the proposed cleanup plan for the Greenpoint Petroleum Remediation Site, Former Paragon Oil Terminal and Apollo Street Creek Parcels. Get more background info on their website: nysdecgreenpoint.com The Department will discuss the proposed cleanup at a public meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, […]

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