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 group of fantastic fellows come to us from Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens. Each with their own experiences in the urban heat island; they’re studying the temperature variations amongst the Long Island City and Sunnyside built environments. We will be hosting their final project presentations at 520 Kingsland Avenue on Friday, August 26th from […]
In July 2022, Newtown Creek Alliance set up an interactive station on the Newtown Creek Nature Walk twice a week to engage the community and provided hands on introductions to the marine life of the Newtown Creek. The set-up included various animals (including killifish, blue crabs, mud snails, grass shrimp, and ribbed mussels) as well […]
For the next three summers NCA will be hosting a six week, full time, paid research fellowship for New Yorkers aged 18-29. Fellows will learn the role of scientific inquiry and longitudinal studies in environmental policy development, practice fieldwork and data collection, and contribute to improved knowledge of local environmental justice issues all within the […]
NYC Civic Corps, an AmeriCorps program launched in 2009 by NYC Service, recruits and places AmeriCorps members to serve full-time from September 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 at select nonprofit organizations. NYC Civic Corps members build, develop, and grow volunteer programs by recruiting, managing, and engaging volunteers to address impact areas that are priorities […]
The 2022 Water Quality Sampling kicks off next week on May 19th, and NCA is looking for a few dedicated volunteers to take water samples through the summer! Check out some highlights, and the results, from last summer to learn more about the project. Every Thursday morning we sample 5 sites on Newtown Creek as […]
