Stormwater Management Program in development according to Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Profile of Department of Environmental Protection employee and Navy veteran Yanique Foote. Governor Cuomo visits Rondout Reservoir as part of the Ride the Catskills motorcycle run.
Bureau of Water Supply celebrates opening of new water quality laboratory in Hawthorne, Westchester County. This facility will replace the Kensico Laboratory built in 1955. Planning initiated for upgrading of the Distribution Laboratory at the agency's Lefrak City headquarters. Work on the Delaware Aqueduct Bypass Tunnel continuing according to schedule.
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.
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.