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.
This just in from our friends over at the Interstate Environmental Commission…results from their second phase of water quality monitoring at sites throughout the Newtown Creek at locations that are impacted by Combined Sewer Overflow. Read on for a message from Caitlyn Nichols: On behalf of the Interstate Environmental Commission, I’m pleased to share the […]
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection is kicking off its program to develop Long Term Control Plans (LTCPs) for NYC waterbodies impacted by combined sewer overflows (CSOs) with a Public Open House on: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 3:00pm to 8:00pm Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Visitor Center 329 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222 During the […]
All donations made in Matt’s name will be directed towards the maintenance and expansion of the green roofs and educational programming at Kingsland Wildflowers. We are deeply honored to help keep Matt’s memory alive and welcome his family and friends to the green roofs for reflective time and community gatherings.
Get your tickets now for this low-cost, high-value event! Newtown Creek Walking Tour June 16, 2012 11am to 2pm “Drizzle or Shine” (in case of total downpour we will reschedule) 10$ ticket required (see below!) Join Newtown Creek Alliance Historian Mitch Waxman for an intense exploration of Newtown Creek’s Dutch Kills tributary — found less […]
Its just another rainy day on Newtown Creek for Riverkeeper Patrol Boat Captain John Lipscomb…here are a few notes and photos of his observations: “Newtown Creek today. Raining. We see several sites with very turbid discharges – assume storm water. No sheens. No SPDES signs. Also, at Pratt oil seep on Queens side the absorbent boom is […]
