EPA Region 2 and the New York State Historic Preservation Office this month finalized and ratified a Programmatic Agreement codifying procedures for the treatment of architectural resources and the handling artifacts related to the Superfund cleanup of the Gowanus Canal. The Programmatic Agreement outlines an Archaeology Monitoring Plan, a Preservation Plan, steps for the treatment… Read more »
Committee: Archaeology
Archaeological Review of Material Dredged from the Gowanus Canal
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 »
Gowanus Canal CAG Archaeology & Historic Preservation Committee Special Meeting, Friday, May 14th, 9:30 a.m.
The Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group’s Archaeology and Historic Preservation Committee will hold a special meeting on Friday, May 14th, at 9:30 a.m., to review the Programmatic Agreement between the EPA and the New York State Historic Preservation Office. The Programmatic Agreement lays out steps that must be taken to address historic resources that might… Read more »
Gowanus CAG Committee Meetings This Week
Archaeology & Historic Preservation Committee Monday, May 3rd, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Via GoToMeeting Join GoToMeeting: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/905710965 Access Code: 905-710-965 To dial in by phone: +1 (872) 240-3412 Water Quality/Technical Committee Monday, May 3rd, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Via Zoom Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82735055473?pwd=d1gyZm80TjVJMGxEU01IdWpGRkNndz09 Meeting ID: 827 3505 5473Passcode: 670004 Dial by your location:+1 646 558 8656… 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 »
Upcoming January Gowanus CAG Committee Meetings
Archaeology & Historic Preservation Committee Monday, January 4th, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Via GoToMeeting Join GoToMeeting: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/614910661 Access Code: 614-910-661 To dial in by phone: +1 (872) 240-3311 Water Quality/Technical Committee Monday, January 4th, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Via Zoom Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83379218093?pwd=YUZzaHAvdnRtWWJCcUt5Wkc2MHJGZz09 Meeting ID: 833 7921 8093Passcode: 190043 Dial by your location:+1 646 558 8656… 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 »
Upcoming Gowanus Canal CAG Committee Meetings
The Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group’s Archaeology and Water Quality/Technical Committees will meet on Monday, November 2nd, at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., respectively. More information on joining these meetings, which will both be held virtually, is available by clicking the links below: Archaeology Water Quality/Technical In addition, the CAG’s Land Use Committee will meet… Read more »
Upcoming Gowanus Canal CAG Committee Meetings, week of May 4th
The Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group will be conducting all meetings via Zoom conference for the foreseeable future. There are three Committee meetings this week, as follows: Archaeology Committee, Monday, May 4, 5:00 p.m.If you’re interested in joining the meeting, please email CAG Facilitator Doug Sarno at doug[at]forumfg[dot]com for log-in credentials. Water Quality/Technical Committee, Monday,… Read more »
Location change for tonight’s Archaeology and Water Quality Committee meetings
Please note that the location for tonight’s Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group Archaeology and Water Quality/Technical Committee meetings has changed. The meetings will be held at 434 Smith Street [map], at 6:30 and 7:15 p.m., respectively. There is a small gate at the entrance to 434 Smith Street, and Terri Thompson from National Grid will… Read more »