Participation in the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)'s recreational boating program remained steady in 2018. Crews have been deployed to aid NYC Parks in clearing downed and damaged trees after last week's snowstorm.
Construction has completed on the first phase of high-level sewers along 3rd Avenue in the Gowanus neighborhood. The Value Ambassador program highlights three employees whose work best represents the values of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Mining of the Delaware Aqueduct Bypass Tunnel has reached the halfway point, and the project is on schedule and on budget.The Municipal Engineers of the City of New York honored Tasos Georgelis and Natalia Perez with awards.
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.
Entries for the 33rd annual Water Resources Art and Poetry Contest are now being accepted. The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Department of Design and Construction are undertaking a $31 million infrastructure project to upgrade water mains in Washington Heights.
Updates on the $400 million program to upgrade water supply infrastructure at Schoharie Reservoir. Projects include the rehabilitation of the Gilboa Dam and Shandaken Tunnel and a new release works for the reservoir. DEP will undertake a $15 million rehabilitation project for Jerome Park Reservoir.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is on track to complete a $21.8 million project to improve the drainage infrastructure in St. Albans, Queens.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has released its annual Watershed Recreation Newsletter, which serves as a source of information for local residents and visitors who enjoy outdoor activities on water supply lands and reservoirs.
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