here will be a hybrid (in-person & virtual) Newtown Creek Community Advisory Group (CAG) meeting TONIGHT, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. An agenda will be shared ahead of the meeting.
The meeting will take place at Queen’s Landing Boathouse & Environmental Center, 5728 2nd Street #105, Long Island City, NY 11101.
We ask that you RSVP here to help us know how many attendees to expect.
There will also be the option to join virtually via Zoom. If you plan to join virtually, we ask you to register in advance for this meeting. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
- EPA MAY SITE UPDATE: US EPA has asked us to share the monthly site update for May 2024. LINK HERE.
We will be using the videoconferencing platform Zoom. If this is your first time using Zoom, you will be prompted to download a small application file. Learn how to join any Zoom meeting here.
If you are joining virtually, please try to join a few minutes before 6:30 PM. This will help us orient you into the meeting and provide time for you test your camera and sound.
Again, we will go over all Zoom features and how you will participate at the beginning of the meeting.
The meeting will also be recorded for those who cannot attend.
Once again, please find the link to register here:
https://cbi-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMuf-qprDsjGdHwEF2SqJN5l7YoTRg_lDaV
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Brandon Chambers, bchambers@cbi.org.
- ACRONYMS: Newtown Creek Alliance has also prepared a list of acronyms that are often used in discussions at CAG meetings. Feel free to use it to follow along. LINK HERE.
AGENDA
6:20 Gather online and at Queens Landing, sign-on, & tech check
6:30 Welcome
- Background to the site, Facilitator
- Introductions (name and affiliation)
6:45 Detailed overview of East Branch remedial action alternatives
- Presentation, US EPA
- CAG questions & discussion
8:00 Other updates
- CAG input on Newtown Creek Commercial Navigation Study & Natural Resource Damages Assessment
8:30 Adjourn