Potential substrates and plants to include in the Living Dock. We have begun work on the first prototype of our Living Dock project (funded by the Greenpoint Community Environmental Fund). Aimed to provide needed habitat to a variety of flora and fauna native to Newtown Creek, the dock will support small individual units underwater, each […]
Ever wondered exactly when a Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) event might be happening? Maybe something easier than going to the waters edge every time it rains? What if you could text or receive a tweet instead? Well, for Newtown Creek – now you can! Please join the Newtown Creek Alliance for a special event showcasing […]
The Newtown Creek Alliance has learned that the North Brooklyn Boat Club (NBBC) may have found a permanent home on Newtown Creek. The new space will include an environmental education center with facilities for students and scientists studying the ecology and history of the Creek, a boatbuilding and nautical crafts workshop, and boat and safety […]
For the past few years, NCA has been taking greater note of the wildlife returning to the creek. Primarily this has been through our birdwatching tours, as well as recently teaming up with our partners at LaGuardia Community College and North Brooklyn Boat Club. Working from the wildlife survey from the EPA’s phase 1 study […]
All donations made in Matt’s name will be directed towards the maintenance and expansion of the green roofs and educational programming at Kingsland Wildflowers. We are deeply honored to help keep Matt’s memory alive and welcome his family and friends to the green roofs for reflective time and community gatherings.
