Department of Environmental Protection in talks with New York-New Jersey Trail Conference over use of unique structure on Pepacton Reservoir property. The New York Times publishes article on Sponge Park, a $1.5 million pilot project to intercept stormwater and other pollutants that would otherwise enter the Gowanus Canal. Over 600 toys collected in annual Holiday Toy Drive.
The Employee of the Month program recognizes Department of Environmental Protection staff members that have exhibited outstanding personal effort, and have gone above and beyond the call of duty to serve the people of New York City.
Commissioner Emily Lloyd announces agency developments to confront stormwater management challenges: Bureaus of Sustainability and Legal Affairs (BLA), Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO), Bureau of Water Supply (BWS), and Bureau of Engineering, Design and Construction (BEDC) will each contribute to long-ranging plan. Department of Environmental Protection donates valve actuator from the New Croton Dam to new museum inside former keeper's house at Dobbs Ferry, Westchester County. Retired DEP Police Lieutenant Albert Hick Murphy celebrates his 100th birthday.