Category Archives: EPA

Iris Over Gowanus

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National Grid Gowanus Superfund Resource Page

National Grid is committed to a sound environmental policy. To protecting and enhancing the environment. To reducing pollution and waste. To stringent performance monitoring. To research and innovation. Environmental considerations are integrated into our business decisions and everyday operations. Find more information here

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Gowanus Greenscape Community Planning

Dear Neighbor, The Gowanus Canal Conservancy and Gowanus Alliance invite you to participate in an interactive neighborhood forum about parks and open space in Gowanus. This meeting is part of the broader Gowanus Greenscape community planning process, which will engage residents, businesses and other stakeholders in a discussion about open space in Gowanus, with an […]

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Gowanus Canal Needs Bike and Pedestrian Bridge

by Leslie Albrecht DNA Info GOWANUS — They want a bridge over troubled waters. Business advocacy group Gowanus Alliance is floating the idea of building a bike and pedestrian-only bridge over the Gowanus Canal at Fifth Street. President Paul Basile says a car-free crossing for cyclists and walkers would be an asset in fast-changing Gowanus, […]

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Potential Sites for Retention Tanks

View file below ShortList of Potential Sites

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Pardon Me For Asking: From 86 To 14 Possible Locations: Deadline Nearing For DEP To Site CSO Retention Basins Mandated By EPA

Pardon Me For Asking: From 86 To 14 Possible Locations: Deadline Nearing For DEP To Site CSO Retention Basins Mandated By EPA.   WATCH FULL VIDEO FROM SEPTEMBER 17 MEETING BELOW

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Important Public Meeting to Discuss Potential Retention Tank Locations

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NYC Response to EPA

See Attached Ltr. to Carr and Tsiamis

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FAC’s April Community Development Series

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Grant Program for Private Property Owners

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection offers a grant program for private property owners in combined sewer areas of New York City. The minimum requirement is to manage 1” of stormwater runoff from the contributing impervious area. If selected, DEP will provide funds for the design and construction of the green infrastructure system. […]

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