In accordance with the CSO Order on Consent (DEC Case No. CO2-20110512-25, modification to DEC Case No. CO2-20000107-8), the New York City Department of Environmental Protection submits quarterly reports on its actions toward complying with the Order's milestones.
Final portion of Paerdegat Basin capital project completed, including restoration of 52 acres of native grasslands and wetlands. Past work involved construction of a Combined Sewer Overflow Retention Facility. 13 Environmental Police Officers graduate from Department of Environmental Protection academy and 22 new employees attend orientation. Annual Employee Recognition Day held at DC37 headquarters. DEP supports New York Cares Annual Coat Drive.
Department of Environmental Protection initiates three-year knowledge sharing agreement with the city of Copenhagen, Denmark to study intense rainfall events related to climate change. Both cities will share best practices on strategies to accommodate heavy rainfall as well as models for estimating the economic savings of implementing robust stormwater management systems. The Bureau of Public Affairs winds down summer programs including water-on-the-go fountains, rain barrel giveaways and its Trout in the Classroom program. Floating wetlands, or wave attenuators, installed in Jamaica Bay, the Rockaways.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection newsletter. Weekly Pipeline is published every Tuesday and is distributed to DEP employees and to the public via the agency website. It features news about agency projects, employee profiles, saftey reminders and the Commissioner's Corner.