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.
Art & Sustainability, 6/1 When: Wednesday, June 1st, 6:30-8:30pm Where: Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Visitor Center, 329 Greenpoint Ave. [directions] Join us for the NYC Dept of Environmental Protection’s speaker series where we will be hearing from George Trakas, environmental sculpture artist and designer of the Newtown Creek Nature Walk, and Mary Mattingly, whose […]
The Mayor’s Proposed Budget for the New York City Dept of Sanitation would gut New York City’s landmark 2006 Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP), undermining its goals of equity and environmental responsibility. It would functionally eliminate every Manhattan facility included in the SWMP, as well as the Marine Transfer Station (MTS) to be located in […]
When: Monday April 4th & Tuesday April 12th, 6:30pm – 8:00pm Where: Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Visitor Center, 329 Greenpoint Ave., Entrance at Greenpoint Ave. and Humboldt St. Potential applicants to the NYCEF Newtown Creek Fund are invited to participate in one of two informational workshops where they can learn more about applicant qualifications, […]
The Hudson River Foundation announces a request for proposals for the NYCEF Newtown Creek Fund. The Fund is part of the Newtown Creek Environmental Benefits Program, created through an agreement between New York State and New York City to upgrade the Newtown Creek Water Pollution Control Plant and provide environmental benefits to neighboring communities. Priority […]
The NYC Dept of Environmental Protection announced they will be awarding up to $3 million in grants for green infrastructure projects within combined sewer overflow drainage areas in New York City as part of the NYC Green Infrastructure Plan. The grants can be used for green roofs, enhanced tree pits, and other measures to reduce […]
