In accordance with the Level 1 Archaeological Monitoring protocol outlined in the Cultural Resource Monitoring Plan for the Gowanus Canal Superfund cleanup, materials dredged from the canal are examined for possible archaeological and cultural significance. These include not only larger objects, but also dredged soft sediments that are placed directly into scows, floated by barge… Read more »
Posts By: Eric McClure
EPA Concludes Assessment of Sinking of Barge Containing Gowanus Canal Sediment
EPA Region 2 Community Involvement Coordinator Natalie Loney provided the Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group today with the following report regarding conclusion of the investigation into the sinking of a barge containing dredged sediment from the Gowanus Canal in Gowanus Bay on January 25th: “EPA has concluded its assessment of the incident that caused a… Read more »
Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group Resolution Requesting EPA’s Assistance in Requiring NYSDEC and NYCDEP to Change the Water Classification of the Gowanus Canal
At its January 26, 2021 general meeting, the Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group passed the following resolution requesting EPA’s direct assistance in requiring the NYSDEC and NYCDEP to alter the water classification of the Gowanus Canal. The resolution reads as follows: Resolved:The CAG formally requests EPA’s direct assistance in requiring the NYSDEC and NYCDEP to… Read more »
Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group Resolution Supporting EPA’s Position on NYC’s Request to Extend Deadlines for Construction of CSO Tanks
At its January 26, 2021 general meeting, the Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group passed the following resolution supporting EPA’s response to the New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s letter requesting extended deadlines for construction of CSO retention tanks. The resolution reads as follows: Resolved:The Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group (CAG) strongly supports the position… Read more »
Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group Resolution Regarding Support for EPA Gowanus Superfund Team
At its January 26, 2021 general meeting, the Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group passed the following resolution expressing support for the EPA Region 2 team tasked with leading the Gowanus Canal Superfund cleanup. The resolution reads as follows: Resolved:The Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group (CAG) strongly supports Walter Mugdan and his Superfund Cleanup Team, Christos… Read more »
Missed our January General Meeting? You can view video of all our recent meetings on our Vimeo page.
If you weren’t able to make time for our January general meeting, you can view the video recording of the meeting – as well as recordings of our April, May, July, September, October, and December meetings – on our Vimeo page. Just visit vimeo.com/showcase/gowanuscag and click on any of the videos to view the recording… Read more »
This Week’s Gowanus Canal CAG Committee Meetings
Archaeology & Historic Preservation Committee Monday, February 1st, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Via GoToMeeting Join GoToMeeting: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/610109205 Access Code: 610-109-205 To dial in by phone: +1 (669) 224-3412 Water Quality/Technical Committee Monday, February 1st, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Via Zoom Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85310957573?pwd=OUxOYkkzY0tRb25GcHYvRVNjcHJDQT09 Meeting ID: 853 1095 7573Passcode: 413332 Dial by your location:+1 646 558 8656 US… Read more »
Statement/Update from EPA on Barge Incident in Gowanus Bay
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 2 office issued the following statement today regarding the sinking of a barge filled with dredge sediment from the Gowanus Canal earlier this week in Gowanus Bay: EPA continues to investigate the incident that caused a barge containing material dredged from the Gowanus Canal, as part of the continuous… Read more »
Barge Carrying Dredged Material from Canal Sinks in Gowanus Bay
On January 25, 2021, EPA was informed that a barge of dredged material from the Gowanus Canal Superfund site cleanup that was moored in Gowanus Bay had sunk. Cashman, a contractor for the Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs) for the Gowanus site in Brooklyn, NY, has mobilized pumps, booms, and silt curtains to the location and pumped… Read more »
Next Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group General Meeting, Tuesday, January 26th, 6:30 p.m.
Please join us for our monthly General Meeting, conducted via Zoom video conference, on Tuesday, January 26th, at 6:30 p.m. Advance registration is required for non-members of the CAG, here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvcOuupjkqE92nLMTVD0k3oPcGXEAo2RqK DRAFT AGENDA (all times are approximate) 6:30 – 6:45 p.m.: Welcome and Introductions 6:45 – 7:30 p.m.: US EPA Project Updates and Q&A 7:30… Read more »