The LeadFreeNYC plan recently released by the city provides a roadmap to eliminate childhood lead exposure. Focus on the Field feature: value ambassadors for diversity
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)'s Bureau of Water & Sewer Operations has developed a series of programs to improve service and prevent sewer backups and water main breaks. The impact of the Super Bowl on New York City water supply.
Representatives of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) attended the 91st Annual Meeting of the New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA). 2018 highlights from the watershed.
Engineers Week edition. Deputy Commissioner of Water Supply Paul Rush reflects on the engineering history of New York City's water supply system. Q&A with Commissioner Vincent Sapienza. Focus on the Field features Natalia Perez, a project manager for the Bureau of Engineering Design and Construction
Value Ambassador Program focus on the Bureau of Legal Affairs. Journalists from the Resilience Journalism Fellowship at the CUNY School of Journalism toured the Paerdegat Basin Natural Area in Bergen Beach, Brooklyn.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has released its 2018 Drinking Water Supply and Quality Report. The ribbon has been cut on the reconstructed Little Claremont Playground in the South Bronx. Celebrations highlight cultural events.
The Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations hosted teams competing in a Hydrant Hysteria competition at the Queens training yard. The Department of Environmental Protection's Education Team hosted a conference "Exploring the Current State of Climate Science in New York City."
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) celebrates the completion of a $10 million upgrade to the Ben Nesin office building at Ashokan Reservoir. DEP released its 2019 Watershed Recreation Newsletter.
Review of the principles and projects of the Bureau of Sustainability of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). New York City and the City of Copenhagen are collaborating on climate change adaptation efforts. Two DEP projects earned awards for excellence in design.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is working with the City of Amsterdam's regional water utility to share knowledge. The DEP Energy Office works to fund energy efficiency projects. DEP representatives were present at the Brooklyn Solid Waste Advisory Board's meeting
Ground has been broken on an $84 million infrastructure upgrade project in Brookville, Queens. The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is presenting a series of events for the public focusing on today's pressing environmental issues.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is now a Continuing Teaching & Leader Education (CTLE) sponsor approved by the New York State Education Department. Trout fishing season begins on reservoirs and streams in NYC watersheds.
Work has begun to restore tidal wetlands at Alley Creek in Bayside, Queens. The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has launched its Rain Garden Sterwardship Program, which promotes community participation in caring for the rain gardens.
Focus on transparency as one of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)'s core values. DEP celebrates the 80th anniversary of the commissioning of the Tallman Island Wastewater Treatment Plant. April was the 75th anniversary of the first water through the Delaware Aqueduct.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is partnering with other agencies on a street drainage infrastructure project for New Dorp Beach, Staten Island. DEP held its 32nd annual Operations Challenge competition at the Rockaway Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility.
Focus on safety as one of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)'s core values. Work is underway to expand the Newtown Creek Nature Walk in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. DEP to march in the NYC Pride March.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection celebrated the winners of its annual Water Resources Art and Poetry Contest for city and watershed students.The DEP ranks #1 in customer satisfaction among water utilities in the Northeast Region.
New York City has committed $1.9 billion to address flooding in neighborhoods in southeast Queens. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is working on several projects toward this end.
A Waterfowl Management Program was developed to evaluate and mitigate pollutant impacts (fecal coliform bacteria) from migratory and resident waterbirds (waterfowl, gulls and cormorants). The purpose of this report is to evaluate the trends in bird numbers and their effect on fecal coliform bacteria