On the 25th anniversary of the Filtration Avoidance Determination for New York City's water supply, the New York Times publishes a piece on the system and the agreement. Entries for the 32nd annual Water Resources Art and Poetry Contest are now being accepted. New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Deputy Commissioner Pam Elardo sat down with actor Alec Baldwin on his WNYC podcast, "Here's the Thing," to discuss the city's wastewater treatment system. Mayor Bill de Blasio signed legislation into law aimed at reducing overnight and weekend construction noise. DEP police officers conducted ice rescue training during recent simulation exercises held at the Ashokan Reservoir.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is developing a strategic plan and has appointed Diana Jones Ritter in the new role of Chief Strategy Officer. DEP donated a fossil from the oldest fossilized forest in the world to the Bilboa-Conesville Central School. The Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant will once again be opened February 10th to the public for special Valentine's Day tours. Earlier this month, DEP hosted 9th and 11th grade AP Environmental Science students from George Westinghouse High School in Brooklyn at the Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant for a field trip.
Drinking water for New York City is supplied from several large reservoirs, including a system of reservoirs west of the Hudson River. To provide updated reservoir capacity tables and bathymetry maps of the City's six West of Hudson reservoirs, bathymetric surveys were conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey from 2013 to 2015.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has teamed up with the Office of Emergency Management (NYCEM) to combat water-related emergencies through Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs). DEP has begun a $35 million project to improve drainage and enhance Jack's Pond in Staten Island's Great Kills neighborhood. The hydroelectric turbine at the Neversink Tunnel Outlet recently underwent maintenance and repairs. The West of Hudson Tree Task Force was recently called out to the Shandaken Tunnel Intake Chamber to assist the Bureau of Engineering Design and Construction (BEDC) with hazardous tree removal. Current DEP executives and employees went on a tour of the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant with the plant's original Chief Engineer, Joseph T. Miller.
According to a study by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), sediment deposition in New York City's water supply reservoirs has reduced total storage capacity of the system by 2.4 percent. However, the fact that sediment is primarily collecting in areas deeper than the lowest intakes means that the loss of capacity will not affect water supply operations or reliability. The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) once again offered its popular Valentine's Day tours of the Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection newsletter for the recreational users who enjoy the lands and waters of the New York City water supply.
Revised NYC DEP Standard Sewer and Water Specifications - Revised definitions in Section 10.01, new Section 10.37 - CORROSIVE SOILS for testing prior to polyethylene wrapping ductile iron pipe.
Reports on the development, progress and achievements of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection's source water protection programs established to maintain the Filtration Avoidance Determination (FAD) for the Catskill/Delaware portion of the New York City water supply.
Proposed changes to the land acquisition plan developed in support of the Filtration Avoidance Determination (FAD) for the Catskill/Delaware portion of the New York City water supply.
The New York City Community Air Survey: Neighborhood Air Quality 2008-2016 report fulfills the reporting requirement of Local Law 103 of 2015 which requires that the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene conduct community air quality surveys and publish the results annually.
Annual Progress Report on the City's Long-Term Planning and Sustainability Efforts, OneNYC. The report includes the city's progress made to implement and undertake policies, programs and actions included in the sustainability plan or updated sustainability plan.
Mayor de Blasio announced thw 3-year update for his administration's program "One NYC," showing that unemployment levels reached new lows, City water was cleaner than ever, and crime is down.
This report fulfills the reporting requirement for Local Law 37 of 2005, which requires a summary of the changes to the carcinogen and developmental toxin list since it was established in April 2005.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office for International Affairs Abeywardena announced that NYC will publish its progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals on the status of efforts to achieve the global benchmarks to address poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
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.
Reports on the development, progress and achievements of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection's source water protection programs established to maintain the Filtration Avoidance Determination (FAD) for the Catskill/Delaware portion of the New York City water supply.
Reports on the development, progress and achievements of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection's source water protection programs established to maintain the Filtration Avoidance Determination (FAD) for the Catskill/Delaware portion of the New York City water supply.
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.
Building on a strong history of strategic planning spanning more than two centuries, this plan outlines seven goals and forty-three specific initiatives that the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will use to achieve its vision to be a world class water and wastewater utility
Mayor de Blasio announced that the City’s styrofoam ban will go into effect by January 1, 2019, advocating for the widespread use of reusable alternatives.
Local Law Air Reports are required annually by Local Law 77 of 2003 and Local Laws 38, 39, 40, 41 and 42 of 2005. These reports document the use of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel and the best available control technologies to reduce particulate matter and nitrogen oxides in the environment
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 Voluntary Local Review (VLR) highlights NYC’s sustainable development achievements since 2015. It uses the common language of the Global Goals to translate NYC’s local actions to a global audience, with a focus on the five priority Goals for the 2018 HLPF.
Mayor de Blasio and Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office for International Affairs Penny Abeywardena announced that New York City had submitted an innovative review of its local progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the United Nations
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.
Mayor de Blasio announced the launch of PUREsoil NYC, an innovative initiative that recycles clean soil from construction projects in NYC to community uses, where it improves soil quality and increase resilience to the effects climate change.
Mayor de Blasio's administration announced the welcoming of Climate Week to NYC for the 10th consecutive year, which gathered international leaders from across the public, private and government sectors to showcase and discuss global climate action
New York City has been collecting water quality data in New York Harbor since 1909. These data are utilzed by regulators, scientists, educators and citizens to assess impacts, trends and improvements in the water quality of New York Harbor.
The de Blasio Administration announced that it will move forward with the Brooklyn Queens Connector (BQX), which will increase transit options for over half a million New Yorkers, with a subsequent environmental impact study being planned to analyze the effect of the connector.
Mayor’s Office of Sustainability with support from the Department of Education announced that to begin Climate Week in the City they'd be launching BRING IT, a multi-channel campaign focused on helping students, and by extension their family and friends, reduce waste through advocacy and action.
Report on auxiliary power Units in FDNY ambulances as Of October 2018 includes an auxiliary power unit to meet the FDNY Green initiative that enables the ambulances to fully operate without the need to run the vehicle’s engine in idle mode.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) celebrated its 34th Annual Employee Recognition Day. DEP and Trout Unlimited hosted a conference for educators participating in the Trout in the Classroom program.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) participated in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)'s "A Day in the Life of the Hudson & Harbor" educational event for over 300 public school students.
The de Blasio administration announced their plans for their Long Island City Investment Strategy, which outlines the City's plans to invest $180 million in new City funding for infrastructure improvements, including schools, transportation, and open space.
Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law Local Law 11/2015, which requires the NYC Department of
Finance (DOF) to report annually to the City Council on outstanding Environmental Control
Board (ECB)-adjudicated judgement by November 1 each fiscal year
The purpose of this Hillview Cryptosporidium and Giardia Action Plan (CGAP) is to provide guidance for intra- and inter-agency action and coordination in response to potential elevations in levels of either Giardia cysts or Cryptosporidium oocysts at Hillview Reservoir (HVR), Site 3 (Downtake 1).
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is pursuing an energy policy of a "circular economy of organics," aiming to minimize organic waste sent to landfills and maximize the recovery and beneficial use of all resource streams.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Comptroller Scott M. Stringer announced the next step in the City Pension Fund's efforts to fight climate change by divesting from fossil fuel reserve owners.
Work has begun on a $300 million project to install new clean-burning co-generation engines at the North River Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility in west Harlem. Ground was broken on a $31 million project to bring street and infrastructure improvements to Far Rockaway, Queens.
In Fiscal 2009, MOCS completed the pilot program to study the feasibility of using “green cleaning” products in City facilities, as required by Local Law 123 of 2003 (LL 123). LL 123 noted that the use of environmentally preferable cleaning products may result in improved indoor air quality.
The objective of this Plan is to summarize the Enhanced Wildlife Management Strategies that DEP has implemented to protect public health at Hillview Reservoir.
Mayor de Blasio, Department of Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia, and Mayor’s Office of Sustainability Director Mark Chambers announced today that the City’s styrofoam ban is in effect, eliminating a major source of petroleum based waste.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Vincent Sapienza reviews several of the agency's accomplishments from the past year. Spotlight on DEP employees who represent the agency's core values.
Report stating the number of notices of violation issued for engine idling violations returnable to the OATH Hearings Division (previously known as the ECB) including the total amount of penalties imposed for such notices of violations.
TheNew York City Community Air Survey (NYCCAS) is the largest ongoing urban air monitoring program of any U.S. city. NYCCAS is a collaboration between the Health Department and Queens College of the City University of New York and tracks changes in air quality over time.
Reports on the development, progress and achievements of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection's source water protection programs established to maintain the Filtration Avoidance Determination (FAD) for the Catskill/Delaware portion of the 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.
DSNY has prepared a Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS) for the proposed CWZ Program pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Act and the City Environmental Quality Review Procedure. DSNY is now extending the public comment period for the DGEIS from Mar 25, 2019 to Apr 8, 2019.
DSNY has prepared a Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS) for the proposed CWZ Program pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Act and the City Environmental Quality Review Procedure. DSNY is now extending the public comment period for the DGEIS from Mar 25, 2019 to Apr 8, 2019.
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 Mayor’s latest budget plan adds $23 million over the years 2020-2023 for his LeadFreeNYC initiative, and brings the total amount of funds budgeted for the program to $39 million. But that still leaves the program’s funding well short of the original commitment.
Mayor de Blasio today released findings of a study that determined the City’s comprehensive strategy for the Lower Manhattan Coastal Resiliency (LMCR) project. The study evaluated dozens of adaptation measures and identified a set of strategies to build resilience in Lower Manhattan.
Mayor Bill de Blasio signed an executive order today that will reduce the size of the City’s on-road vehicle fleet, deepening its commitment to address climate change and reduce emissions 80 percent by 2050. With transcript.
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection is tasked through its State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permit to implement and maintain a floatables control program as well as a monitoring program to provide a means to assess and measure its effectiveness.
WHEREAS, limiting plastic waste will support both the City’s Zero Waste goals and carbon reductions, and eliminating the use of City funds for the unnecessary purchase of single-use plastics will allow the City to send less waste to landfills and cut emissions associated with the production.
Mayor de Blasio signed an executive order today that will end the direct City purchase of unnecessary single-use plastics in favor of compostable or recyclable alternatives.
Mayor de Blasio signed an executive order today that will end the direct City purchase of unnecessary single-use plastics in favor of compostable or recyclable alternatives.
Annual Progress Report on the City's Long-Term Planning and Sustainability Efforts, OneNYC. The report includes the city's progress made to implement and undertake policies, programs and actions included in the sustainability plan or updated sustainability plan.