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.
Clean fill being placed at the head of Dutch Kills in Queens. (May 2018) The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP) is currently installing a large expansion of native salt marsh habitat within the Dutch Kills tributary of Newtown Creek. Building upon a pilot project which was installed in 2015, this expanded effort will […]
Newtown Creek Alliance, along with our partners from NYC Audubon and the North Brooklyn Boat Club, are leading a series of pedaling and paddling tours around Newtown Creek this summer and fall. RSVP is required; check out the details for each event below and sign up with the links provided. Once a vast tidal wetland, the […]
Please join NCA and our numerous partners for an action-packed Earth Day (April 22nd) with events for all ages. Below is the day’s breakdown, please RSVP at eventbrite here. 1. Street Tree Care on Kingsland Avenue 10am – 12pm McGolrick Park Give the Street Trees on Kingsland Ave a little love. Get to know them […]
Join your fellow neighbors in a series of informal gatherings to learn about and discuss the latest happenings on our local superfund waterway; Newtown Creek. While this 4 mile waterway still faces significant environmental issues, there has been great progress in recent years to revitalize this largely neglected border of the boroughs. In an effort […]
In 2018, NCA in close partnership with Highview Creations and GrowNYC, will create a demonstration green roof system at the McCarren Park Demonstration Garden in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The project, 320 square feet in total, will be built on top of two separate 20 foot shipping container. One shipping container will be an intensive green roof […]
