At its December 1, 2020 general meeting, the Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group passed the following resolution asking EPA to review and comment on the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s planned changes to the remediation of Public Place. The resolution reads as follows: Resolved:Due to the recent announcement by the NYSDEC of changes… Read more »
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Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group Resolution in Support of EPA Letter Regarding Gowanus Superfund ROD and Gowanus Rezoning
At its December 1, 2020 general meeting, the Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group passed the following resolution in support of an October 27th letter sent by EPA Region 2 to the New York City Departments of City Planning (DCP) and Environmental Protection (DEP) regarding the Gowanus Superfund Record of Decision and the Gowanus Rezoning. The… Read more »
Minutes of the December 8, 2020 Meeting of the Gowanus Canal CAG Land Use Committee
The Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group’s Land Use Committee met via Zoom conference on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at 7 p.m. CAG Members present:Paul BasileDavid BriggsKatia KellyLouis KleinmanHildegaard LinkSteve Marcus Guests:Owen FooteTerri Thomson (National Grid)Sandy Renz Andrea ParkerPeter ReichBrad VogelSue WolfeMaryann Young Open Items: Item 1 Draft resolution for bulkhead encroachments into canal. Action In… Read more »
Minutes of the December 15, 2020 Meeting of the Gowanus CAG Admin Committee
The Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group’s Admin Committee met via Zoom conference on Tuesday, December 15th, at 10:00 a.m. Committee members attending:Jerry ArmerKatia KellyRita Miller Other CAG members attending:Louis KleinmanMargaret Maugenest Guest:Owen Foote 1) New member applications reviewed Mac ThayerIvana Nitzova Earlier & Current Applicants who have responded that they are still interested; “interviews” to… Read more »
Minutes of the November 10, 2020 Meeting of the Gowanus Canal CAG Land Use Committee
The Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group’s Land Use Committee met via Zoom conference on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. CAG Members present: Paul BasileDavid BriggsMarlene DonnellyKatia KellyLouis KleinmanHildegaard LinkSteve MarcusMargaret Maugenest Rita MillerAmy MotznyAndrea ParkerPeter ReichBrad VogelSue WolfeMaryann Young Guests: Martin BisiOwen FooteTerri Thomson (National Grid) Open Items: Item 1 Brad inquired if reduced NYC budget… Read more »
Upcoming December Gowanus Canal CAG Committee Meetings
Archaeology & Historic Preservation Committee Monday, December 7th, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Via GoToMeeting Join GoToMeeting: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/253797341 Access Code: 253-797-341 To dial in by phone: +1 (571) 317-3122 Water Quality/Technical Committee Monday, December 7th, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Via Zoom Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82576799490?pwd=blNLVis4ejRkcnkyQ0JJSmJPSlkrZz09 Meeting ID: 825 7679 9490Passcode: 724713 Dial by your location:+1 646… Read more »
Next Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group General Meeting, Tuesday, December 1, 6:30 p.m.
Please join us for our monthly General Meeting, conducted via Zoom video conference. Advance registration is required for non-members of the CAG, here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvc-CsrDssHN0K1Q-vKNKFhWhXNcNnRsV3 DRAFT AGENDA (all times are approximate) 6:30 – 6:45 PM: Welcome and Introductions 6:45 – 7:30 PM: US Environmental Protection Agency Project Updates and Q & A 7:30 – 8:15 PM: CAG… Read more »
Minutes of the November 30, 2020 Meeting of the Gowanus CAG Admin Committee
The Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group’s Admin Committee met via Zoom conference on Monday, November 30th, at 10:00 a.m. Committee members attending:Katia KellyRita Miller Guest:Margaret Maugenest (who has expressed an interest to join the committee, this marking her first meeting) 1) Discussion regarding new member applications There were nine (9) applications submitted over the last… Read more »
Minutes of the September 18, 2020 Meeting of the Gowanus Canal CAG Admin Committee
The Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group’s Admin Committee met via Zoom conference on Friday, September 18th, at 10:00 a.m. Committee members attending:Jerry ArmerBen JonesKatia KellyRita Miller 1) Committee reviewed and approved final Addendum to Charter 2) Committee reviewed nine (9) CAG applications – will report to general group Regarding applications –Discussed the need to elaborate… Read more »
EPA Begins Historic Full-Scale Dredging of Gowanus Canal Superfund Site
EPA Region 2 issued the following press release yesterday in conjunction with the start of dredging of the Gowanus Canal. NEW YORK – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 2 Administrator Pete Lopez, Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez, New York State Assemblywoman Jo Anne Simon, New York City Councilmember Brad Lander, members of the Gowanus Canal Community… Read more »