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.
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 […]
Come one, come all to the next Superfund Community Advisory Group meeting. When: Thursday, February 6, 6:30 PM Where: McCarren Play Center community room, 776 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn Agenda: -City’s Role in the Superfund Process -Green Infrastructure Initiatives and Plans for Newtown Creek drainage areas -Installation of flow meters on Newtown Creek and other construction […]
This summer, NCA Artist-in-Residence Jan Mun implemented the second phase of The Fairy Rings, a mycoremediation-inspired art installation for Newtown Creek. Last year, Jan worked with NCA’s Mycoremediation Workgroup to create an on-water version of the rings, and this year, she expanded to a land-based site. With support from NCA, Jan brought her work to the […]
Well the days are finally warm and sunny, so it’s time to get out there! We have several great public tours on offer with our top-notch collaborators, highlighting all the important stuff: history, ecology and working waterfront. Would you like to sponsor a ticket or entire tour so that NCA can offer more programs for […]
