The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is making significant investments to its infrastructure, including the $1 billion project to construct a bypass tunnel for the Delaware Aqueduct under the Hudson River.
The 32nd Annual Water Resources Art and Poetry Contest honored more than 1,300 students for their artistic works appreciating New York's water resources and the importance of protecting the environment.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has released "One Water NYC: 2018 Water Demand Management Plan", a five-year plan to conserve 10 million gallons per day over the next five years.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has kicked off its 2018 summer internship program with an orientation at the Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has begun construction on a $67 million energy efficiency upgrade at the Hunts Point Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility in the south Bronx. The new centrifuges are designed to consume 60% less electricity and process 25% more material
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) released its 2018 Strategic Plan document, outlining seven goals and numerous initiatives to guide the agency's efforts to provide high quality drinking water, manage wastewater, and reduce pollution.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced a $400 million project to improve the ecological health of Jamaica Bay, including wetland restoration, environmental dredging, and installation of ribbed mussel beds.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is working on a project of ecological improvements for Flushing Bay, including wetland construction, dredging, and sewer optimization. 37 new DEP Police officers were sworn in at the Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) joined other City agencies in responding to the recent steam pipe rupture in Manhattan's Flatiron district. DEP employees participated in the annual NYC Disability Pride Parade, as it has in years past.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) joined environmental groups, educators, and elected officials to celebrate the installation of tidal wetlands in Newtown Creek. DEP has joined the FDNY in its water saving initiatives.