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.
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 […]
As part of our Weather in the Watershed program, we are holding a number of public education sessions this winter. We invite you to visit your local library branch to learn more about these weather stations, our CSO notification system and the fascinating answers to questions like: Where does rainwater go? What about the wastewater from my shower/sink/toilet? What is a […]
The winter months provide some of the best times to witness low water conditions in New York harbor. For a few hours each year parts of the creek are exposed, that are otherwise always underwater. This results from falling water levels that result from colder temperatures (more here) as well as new moon cycles, where […]
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, […]
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP) is in the process of expanding an aeration system within Newtown Creek. The project follows a consent order from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) for the Creek to meet a minimum level of dissolved oxygen (never less than 3 mg/L). A pilot […]
