Environmental Protection Agency EPA Announces $506 Million Gowanus Cleanup Plan From the banks of the Gowanus Canal Monday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced its $506 million plan to clean up the Superfund site, one of the most polluted waterways in our country. “What this cleanup plan will do is require the removal of 600,000 cubic yards of contaminated sediment
Dive In Gowanus ‘Dive In Gowanus’ On Friday To Support The Gowanus Canal Conservancy This Friday, August 16, you can eat something delicious and know that you’re helping the Gowanus Canal. The Gowanus Canal Conservancy has teamed up with several restaurants for Dive In Gowanus, an event that aims to celebrate those restaurants and bring in some environmental and community initiatives to the
gowanus canal MS 88 Wins Grand Prize in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest A gigantic round of applause is in order for the teachers and kids at MS 88, Peter Rouget Middle School. Out of over 1,500 entries, the school was chosen as one of five grand prize winners in the 2013 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest. Here’s what they walk
Gowanus Alliance Gowanus Emergency Relief Workshop on Wednesday The Gowanus Alliance is hosting an emergency relief workshop for businesses tomorrow, Wednesday, November 14 at 3pm at Build It Green NYC, 69 9th Street. The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Community Board 6, the Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation, and representatives from FEMA and the Small Business Adminitration will also
gowanus canal How Do You Solve a Problem Like Gowanus? photo via GbD Here’s the question: Can a new community center and retention facility on a heavily contaminated urban site be designed so that it strengthens the surrounding infrastructure and educates the community about the precious value of water and the environmental challenges facing the area?Got an answer?
