Paper delivered on behalf of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection at the inaugural conference of Water, Megacities and Global Changes hosted in Paris from December 1 to 4, 2015, by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Groundbreaking held for Staten Island's first mid-island bluebelt system. A total of 62 bluebelt wetlands, which help to naturally filter stormwater, have already been built on the south shore. New York City agencies prepare for Thanksgiving Day parade. Department of Environmental Police conduct search for missing single engine plane in the vicinity of Titicus Reservoir.
DEP's Green Infrastructure Program is part of a broader commitment to improve water quality across New York City, pursuing new ways of managing stormwater in light of climate change impacts and an evolving regulatory landscape. The goal of the Program is to reduce combined sewer overflows (CSO) by managing the equivalent of stormwater generated by one inch of precipitation on 10% of the impervious surfaces in the combined sewer tributary areas of New York City by 2030.
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.
Pilot program opens grounds of Jerome Park Reservoir to the public. New York City Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers social services to Department of Environmental Protection employees. DEP team takes award at 18th annual New York City Technology Forum.
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.