An update from New York State Department of Health

An update from New York State Department of Health: The New York State Department of Health and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry have announced the release of their final Newtown Creek Public Health Assessment. A public health assessment is required for every site in New York on the US Environmental Protection Agency National Priority List, also known as the federal Superfund list. In a Public Health Assessment, the health agencies review information about Read more

NYC DEP Green Infrastructure Grant Program – application now open

The Green Infrastructure Grant Program application is now open on the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) website. According to NYC DEP, Newtown Creek is a high priority area and applications are welcome. See the press clips below for more information. To access the application, follow the instructions HERE. DEP OFFERS $6 MILLION IN GREEN PROJECT GRANTS DNA Info NEW YORK CITY — Folks in areas along Gowanus Canal, Newtown Creek and Jamaica Bay could be Read more

NYC DEP Green Infrastructure Grant Program – application now open

The Green Infrastructure Grant Program application is now open on the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) website. According to NYC DEP, Newtown Creek is a high priority area and applications are welcome. See the press clips below for more information. To access the application, follow the instructions HERE. DEP OFFERS $6 MILLION IN GREEN PROJECT GRANTS DNA Info NEW YORK CITY — Folks in areas along Gowanus Canal, Newtown Creek and Jamaica Bay could be Read more

NYC DEP Presentations Available

NYC Department of Environmental Protection staff attended the February 6 CAG meeting with information and updates about their role in the Newtown Creek Superfund site. Click on the links below to view each of the presentations. These will be available on the Resources page of the CAG website along with all prior meeting presentations.  Official February 6 meeting notes to follow… NYC DEP Presentations – February 2014 – City’s Role in Newtown Creek Superfund Site Study: Eileen Read more

NYC DEP Presentations Available

NYC Department of Environmental Protection staff attended the February 6 CAG meeting with information and updates about their role in the Newtown Creek Superfund site. Click on the links below to view each of the presentations. These will be available on the Resources page of the CAG website along with all prior meeting presentations.  Official February 6 meeting notes to follow… NYC DEP Presentations – February 2014 – City’s Role in Newtown Creek Superfund Site Study: Eileen Read more

CAG meeting tomorrow at 6:30 PM!

REMINDER: Newtown Creek CAG will meet tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 6th. NYC Department of Environmental Protection will be in attendance to speak with the CAG. When: Thursday, February 6, 6:30 PM Where: McCarren Play Center community room, 776 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn. When you arrive at the Center, enter into the building to the right. Front desk staff will be able to direct you to the Superfund Meeting at the end of the hall. Agenda: City’s Role in the Read more