News > Events > All Events > Riverkeeper Webinar: Army Corps proposal for storm surge barriers in NY-NJ Harbor

When:

February 22, 2023: 6:00PM to 7:15PM

Where:

Online - Zoom

To Attend:

Register [FREE]

Join Riverkeeper and partner organizations for a free webinar about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ proposal to build a $52 billion suite of projects throughout New York – New Jersey Harbor intended to protect the region against flooding from coastal storms. The plan includes 12 storm surge barriers across the mouths of waterways such as Newtown Creek, Flushing Creek and the Gowanus Canal, where they flow into the harbor.

Get informed about the elements of this sweeping plan; the harmful impacts that barriers could have on our waterways, and how you can support a more comprehensive, ecologically sound approach to flood protections. A public comment period is open through March 7, and communities throughout New York City, northern New Jersey and the Hudson Valley all have a stake in this plan.

PANELISTS

Tracy Brown, President and Hudson Riverkeeper

Andrea Parker, Executive Director, Gowanus Creek Conservancy

Willis Elkins, Executive Director, Newtown Creek Alliance

Greg Remaud, Baykeeper and Chief Executive Officer, NYNJ Baykeeper
NYC and NJ Urban Tributaries Working Group: “Calling for a Comprehensive Approach to Resilience”

Audrey Siu, Policy Director, Miami Waterkeeper
“Nature-Based Solutions to Building Resiliency”

Facilitated by Rebecca Martin, Director of Community Partnerships, Riverkeeper and Chrissy Remein, Hudson River Watershed Project Manager, Riverkeeper

A question and answer session will be included. This webinar is designed for residents, activists, public officials and anyone with an interest in our local waterways.

Registration is required. Sign up here. We will make a recording of this webinar available for those who are not able to join us following the event.

More information:

Read about the proposal and our position: Riverkeeper and partners oppose storm surge barriers across NYC waterways and call for flood protection planning that is comprehensive, ecologically sound, and locally driven >

Visit riverkeeper.org/barriers >

Riverkeeper update: Army Corps announces preferred plan in storm surge barrier study for NY-NJ >

Project page: New York & New Jersey Harbors and Tributaries Study >

See the Army Corps Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement: Read the report (PDF) and view an interactive NYNJHAT Study Story Map >

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