Local Law Air Reports are required annually by Local Law 77 of 2003 and Local Laws 38, 39, 40, 41 and 42 of 2005. These reports document the use of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel and the best available control technologies to reduce particulate matter and nitrogen oxides in the environment.
The Department of Environmental Protection has published its annual Watershed Recreation Newsletter for the benefit of watershed residents and visitors. The Bureau of Public Affars & Communications has contacted 25,000 homes in southeast Queens to educate about improper grease disposal. DEP staff also performed a citywide affort to educate New Yorkers about water leaks and the means to repair them.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection newsletter for the recreational users who enjoy the lands and waters of the New York City water supply.
Despite the lack of snow in upstate watersheds, winter rains have ensured full reservoir levels. Furthermore, there is little historical connection between low snow levels and drought conditions. Rain barrels were distributed to about 200 homeowners in the Castle Hill neighborhood of the Bronx. Staff from the Bureau of Water Supply offered information and access permit registrations at the 39th Annual World Fishing & Outdoor Expo at Rockland County Community College.
The Department of Environmental Protection has published its 2015 Drinking Water Supply and Quality Report in accordance with New York State and United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations. Three New York City hospitals have joined a program to reduce water consumption by 5 percent per month, for a planned reduction of 2.2 million gallons over the same period. NY1 news published a story on the $3 million odor control project being installed at the Bowery Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant.