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.
Dear Colleague: As part of development of a water quality improvement plan for Newtown Creek, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) are holding a public meeting to present information and obtain public input. NYSDEC and DEP want to consider and, as appropriate, […]
If you can’t participate in one of the workgroup meetings, but would like to…be sure to come to the Feb 27 public meeting where members will report on whats happening in the workgroups. NCA Workgroup Meetings: Education Tuesday, Jan 31 at 6pm Location TBA Green Infrastructure Friday, Feb 3 at 10am Location TBA Workforce Development […]
To read the City’s Press release click here. To read NRDC’s take on the announcement click here. NCA is still still absorbing the news and combing through the documents to figure out whether this is an outright win for the Creek and the Harbor or more of a mixed bag. The devil is in the […]
Brooklyn When: Tuesday, October 25th, 2:00pm – 4:00pm & 7:00pm – 9:00 pm Where: St. Nick’s Alliance, 2 Kingsland Avenue, Arts@Renaissance at the Garden Level [map] Queens When: Thursday, October 27th, 2:00pm – 4:00pm & 7:00pm – 9:00 pm Where: LaGuardia Community College, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Room E-500 [directions] The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) […]
