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.
Newtown Creek Alliance historian Mitch Waxman will be leading a walk through the industrial heartlands of New York City, exploring the “parks and petroleum” zone of the Newtown Creek. Parks and Petroleum Tour with Mitch October 20, 11am -1pm Meetup at the corner of Kingsland and Norman Avenues in Greenpoint, Brooklyn Ticket cost 10$ We will be […]
Sept 27 – Newtown Creek Alliance September Meeting Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 6:00pm The Vander-Ende Onderdonk House Join us at a fabulous location (the historic Onderdonk House – http://www.onderdonkhouse.org/) to meet fellow Newtown Creek neighbors and learn about out past, present and future! This meeting will be dedicated to a review of our mission, our […]
In it’s heyday, they say Newtown Creek was home to some 500 industries, and over 15,000 vessels traversed the waterway annually. As recently as the 1950′s, ocean-going freighters were a common sight as far east as Maspeth. These days, the creek is not as active as in the past, but there is still a constant […]
On September 15th we have your whole day planned. Just let NCA be your guide! Stop 1: GARBAGE: International Coastal Cleanup on Newtown Creek with IEC Stop 2: BOATS: Newtown Creek Armada Open Hours Stop 3: BIRDS: Birdwatching Canoe Trip with NCA&NBBC ~~~ GARBAGE: International Coastal Cleanup on Newtown Creek Participation led by Interstate Environmental Commission […]
Newtown Creek Alliance historian Mitch Waxman will be leading a walk through the industrial heartlands of New York City, exploring the “insalubrious valley” of the Newtown Creek. Insalubrious Valley Tour August 5, 2012 11am – 1pm See meet up details below Tickets are 20$ (includes the walk with Mitch as well as a meal at Clinton Diner, where additional […]
