NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP)

Help NYC conserve water by only running dishwashers and washing machines when full! Save even more by using the short cycle. More water-conservation tips here: nyc.gov/savewater #NYCWater #WaterConservation #Drought #SaveWater

Happy #NationalSTEMDay! Science programs like #TroutInTheClassroom bring science to life and give future NYers a fun, hands-on way to learn about the importance of our shared water resources. https://lnkd.in/edrvMVTz ?? NYC Department of Education #NYCWater #WaterEcology #STEM

Field Highlights: Project Manager Antonio Sosa supervises & coordinates construction at our Hunts Point Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility in the #Bronx. Antonio says every day presents a challenge, but he's proud to be part of a team whose SOLUTIONS help protect all NYers! #NYToughest?? #NYCWater #WaterQuality #Wastewater #Engineering #Bronx

This October was the driest October on record. That’s why we’re urging NYers to immediately start conserving water. Tips to reduce water usage here: nyc.gov/savewater #NYCWater #WaterConservation #Drought #SaveWater

Field Highlights: James Bruni is the ?? of Catch Basin Operators! That's why it only seemed fitting to name the first in the new fleet of catch basin cleaning trucks in his honor. "Bruni" retired 7 years ago, but for 28 years he was unmatched in cleaning catch basins and keeping NYC flowing! #NYCWater #CatchBasin #NYC #Construction #NYToughest??

Out of the Archives: In 1908, our laborers began drilling holes for explosives to create the Catskill Aqueduct, which today delivers 40% of NYC’s world-famous water from the Catskill Mountains. By 1915, water from the Ashokan Reservoir began flowing with gravity alone along the 92-mile aqueduct. Photo date: November 6, 1908. For more NYCDEP history, click: https://bit.ly/2tKkvDE #NYCWater #CatskillAqueduct #TBT #Tunnel #Construction #Engineering

New GI Playground for the Bronx DEP, the Trust for Public Land (TPL), Congressman Ritchie Torres, Bronx Borough President Hon. Vanessa L. Gibson, MPA (She, Her, Hers, Ella), Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez, staff, students, and others joined together on Oct. 25 to celebrate the opening of the newly renovated Green Infrastructure playground at P.S. 306/M.S. 331 in Morris Heights, The Bronx. DEP provided $1.5 million in funding to replace the formerly asphalt playground with new green infrastructure, which will absorb 2 million gallons of stormwater annually, helping to combat flooding in the area and reduce pollution in the East River and New York Harbor. The old playground had been plagued with sinkholes that would flood during rainstorms. The new playground features green infrastructure elements such as shade trees, plantings, permeable pavers, and a synthetic turf field that allow the playground to capture 2 million gallons of rainwater a year. These features will better manage stormwater runoff that can flood streets and overwhelm sewer systems, as well as reduce sewer overflows and protect the Harlem River watershed.? NYC Department of Education #NYCWater #GreenInfrastructure #Stormwater #Pollution #Playground #RainStorms

Climate Change Panel Named New York City Chief Climate Officer and DEP Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala recently announced the appointment of the fifth New York City Panel on Climate Change (NPCC), an independent advisory body that synthesizes scientific information on climate change and advises city policymakers on local resiliency and adaptation strategies that protect against extreme heat, heavy rain, coastal storm surge, and other climate hazards. Their research and findings will continue to inform the Adams administration’s ongoing efforts to ensure that New York City is prepared for the impacts of climate change. “The members of NPCC5 bring diverse research backgrounds and expertise, and city agencies at the forefront of climate work have much to gain from their collaboration and knowledge,” said Aggarwala. See the full article and list of appointees here:https://lnkd.in/gt2VGG77 #NYCWater #MOCEJ #ClimateChange #FloodGate #Flooding #ExtremeWeatherEvent

Pride in Our Own Congrats to the members of the NYC DEP Police Running Team who completed the NYC Marathon on Sunday November 3rd, 2024. Chief Frank J. Milazzo and Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala were at the finish line to cheer on the runners as they completed the tough 26.2-mile course. Kudos to Captain Shane Turck, Lt. Cory Albert, Lt. Jose Rivera, Det. John Nicholas Arce, Det. Giuseppe Multari, and Officer Ronnie Ng. #NYCWater #PrideInOurOwn #Law #EnvronmentalPolice #NYCMarathon2024

?? Attention MWBEs: We have NEW contracts to bid on! Check out our bids and requests for proposals to see if these opportunities are right for your business. We look forward to working with you! OH-92A Chlorination System Optimization Owls Head WRRF Link: https://lnkd.in/eUHCuqZ9 NR-111 Reconstruction of Primary Tanks at North River WPCP Link: https://lnkd.in/eA9aJa42 #NYCWater #StayConnected #MWBE #Procurement #SmallBussiness