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.
Bioremediation Workshop #3 photo: Mitch Waxman There is no quick or simple solution for transforming […]
Please join the NYC Dept. of Environmental Protection for the kick-off meeting for the Newtown Creek Long Term Control Plan (LTCP). In short, the LTCP is designed to address Combined Sewer Overflow and bring Newtown Creek into compliance with Clean Water Act standards. The process calls for community feedback and participation, so it is very […]
Please join us for our next Superfund Community Advisory Group (CAG meeting. The EPA will be presenting an update. After the presentation, Judith Enck, our EPA Regional Administrator will be present for an open discussion with the community. Date: Thursday, October 20, 2016 Time: 6:30 to 9 PM Location: Community Room at McCarren Play Center 776 Lorimer […]
Join the Newtown Creek Alliance (NCA) and the North Brooklyn Boat Club for a special series of on-water tours to examine and discuss current water quality trends for Newtown Creek. NCA is soon to complete an intensive 6 month water sampling program in conjunction with LaGuardia Community College. We have been collected data on water […]
The September 24th Kingsland Wildflower Festival will celebrate the opening of the first 10,000 square feet of green roof top at 520 Kingsland Ave. The public will be able to explore three roofs that have been planted with a combination of native grasses and wild flowers while enjoying panoramic views of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and […]
