The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the New York City Department of Sanitation are collecting and properly disposing of potentially hazardous common household products from flood-damaged homes and residences in New York City. The public is encouraged to put waste products on their curbs for pickup, including: solvents, paints, cleaners, Read more
Results from sampling conducted on Newtown Creek after Hurricane Sandy are now available on the US EPA website. Click HERE to see the results.
US EPA offices in NYC are operational again, effective November 9.
EPA will continue to provide updates and information through the CAG website. If you have questions or concerns, please contact EPA’s Community Liaison at 1-888-283-7626. November 6, 2012: Announcements and Information EPA is concentrating on impacts from Superfund sites. EPA will be sampling residences on Newtown Creek that have been brought to the Read more
The following information has been provided to the CAG by US EPA: US EPA physical offices in NYC remain closed due to impacts from Hurricane Sandy. All information on Newtown Creek will be provided to the CAG via this website for dissemination. Additional information is posted here, a new page on Read more
REMINDER: On Wednesday, October 10, 2012, US Environmental Protection Agency staff will update the Newtown Creek CAG on recent Superfund activity on the Creek, including sampling activities, methodology, and other updates. Here are the details: Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 Time: 6:00-8:00 PM Location: International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP), Read more
On October 10, 2012, US Environmental Protection Agency staff will update the Newtown Creek CAG on recent Superfund activity on the Creek, including sampling activities, methodology, and other updates. Here are the details: Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 Time: 6:00-8:00 PM Location: International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP), Second Floor Read more
On October 10, 2012, US Environmental Protection Agency staff will update the Newtown Creek CAG on recent Superfund activity on the Creek, including sampling activities, methodology, and other updates. Here are the details: Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 Time: 6:00-8:00 PM Location: International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP), Second Floor Read more
The next Newtown Creek CAG meeting will be: Wednesday, October 10, 6:00-8:00pm. Location in Brooklyn, TBD More details to come soon…
Newtown Creek CAG members and followers, In case you haven’t checked the CAG website recently and are looking for an update… Notes from the May 21 CAG meeting, featuring and introductory presentation and discussion with US EPA on the Superfund work. Stored under CAG Notes. Notes from the July 17 CAG Read more