Category Archives: Hurricane Sandy

National Grid Gowanus Superfund Resource Page

By gowanusalliance@gmail.com | Published: July 30, 2015

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

By gowanusalliance@gmail.com | Published: June 10, 2015

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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Potential Sites for Retention Tanks

By gowanusalliance@gmail.com | Published: October 1, 2014

View file below ShortList of Potential Sites

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Pardon Me For Asking: Local Councilmen To Attend Tuesday’s General Meeting Of The EPA Gowanus Superfund CAG

By gowanusalliance@gmail.com | Published: February 24, 2014

The Environmental Protection Agency‘s Gowanus Canal’s Community Advisory Committee (CAG) will be holding its monthly meeting this Tuesday, February 25th, 2014 at 6:30 at Mary Star of The Sea Senior Apartments, 41 1st Street, Brooklyn. In attendance will be 39th District Council Member Brad Lander, and 33th District Council Member Steve Levin. Council Member Carlos Menchaca of the 38th District has […]

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09/30/2013: EPA Finalizes Cleanup Plan for Gowanus Canal Superfund Site in Brooklyn, New York; $506 Million Cleanup Will Remove Contaminated Sediment and Create Jobs

By gowanusalliance@gmail.com | Published: September 30, 2013

09/30/2013: EPA Finalizes Cleanup Plan for Gowanus Canal Superfund Site in Brooklyn, New York; $506 Million Cleanup Will Remove Contaminated Sediment and Create Jobs. Release Date: 09/30/2013 Contact Information: Elias Rodriguez, (212) 637-3664, rodriguez.elias@epa.gov (New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a plan to clean up the Gowanus Canal Superfund site in […]

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NEWS ADVISORY. EPA to Make Major Announcement on September 30th

By gowanusalliance@gmail.com | Published: September 26, 2013
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Storm Preparedness for Small Businesses. REDUCE THE… Tickets, New York – Eventbrite

By gowanusalliance@gmail.com | Published: September 12, 2013

  Storm Preparedness for Small Businesses. REDUCE THE IMPACT. Tuesday September 17, 2013 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Attendees: Red Hook, Gowanus, and Sunset Park small businesses     Brooklyn Cruise Terminal 72 Bowne Street Brooklyn, NY 11231  For more information: www.SBIDC.org/

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Homes Under Water

By gowanusalliance@gmail.com | Published: March 19, 2013

BY COLIN MIXSON Brooklyn’s coastal skyline is poised to grow taller — or face sky-high insurance rates. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has released a draft of its Advisory Base Flood Elevation map, which shows revised flood zones across the borough where many property owners will have to spend thousands of dollars to raise their […]

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EPA Meeting with Gowanus Residents on Monday the 26th

By gowanusalliance@gmail.com | Published: November 23, 2012

A meeting has been scheduled with the US EPA for Monday November 26 at 6:30 pm at PS 32 (317 Hoyt Street) about Gowanus Canal flooding during Hurricane Sandy.Download PDF for more info. Flyer – Gowanus mtg – 11 20 12

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Hurricane Sandy Recovery Grant Opportunities

By gowanusalliance@gmail.com | Published: November 15, 2012

The New York Women’s Foundation In 2012, NYWF will distribute $250,000 to address the immediate needs of women, trans-women, gender non-conforming individuals, and families most impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Grant awards of up to $25,000 will be made to applicant organizations to support response and recovery efforts undertaken between November 1, 2012 and February 28, […]

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