At its October 24, 2023 general meeting, the Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group passed the following resolution, initiated by the Land Use Committee, asking U.S. EPA Region 2 to assume responsibility for remediating the entirety of the former Citizens Manufactured Gas Plant site under the auspices of the Gowanus Superfund cleanup, due to the ongoing… Read more »
Committee: Land Use
NYSDEC Response to CAG Questions Regarding Coal Tar Migration, Air Monitoring, a Hydrology Study, and more
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued a response to the Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group last month to a letter sent in March by the CAG’s Land Use Committee requesting more information on a number of topics, including the migration and dangers of coal tar beneath the Gowanus Canal and nearby sites,… Read more »
Letter to NYSDEC Requesting Indoor Air-Monitoring Equipment for Buildings Near Gowanus Canal State Brownfield and Superfund Sites
Following our July General Meeting, the Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group wrote to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation requesting that the state provide indoor air-monitoring equipment to all buildings near the 49 State Brownfield and Superfund sites along the Gowanus Canal. You can read our letter to NYSDEC here.
Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group Resolution Demanding Construction Oversight and Communication
At its December 27, 2022 general meeting, the Gowanus Canal Community Advisory Group passed the following resolution, initiated by the Land Use Committee, demanding that the New York City Department of Buildings, New York City Office of Environmental Remediation, New York City Department of Environmental Protection, New York City Department of City Planning, New York… 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 »
Minutes of the January 5, 2021 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, January 5, 2021, at 7 p.m. CAG Members present:Paul BasileDavid BriggsKatia KellyLouis KleinmanHildegaard LinkSteve Marcus Margaret MaugenestAndrea ParkerPeter ReichBrad VogelSue WolfeMaryann Young Guests:Jason BrodyJudy Janda (Greenspace Community Garden)Neeyati Johnson (GCC)Lynn Neuman (GNCJ)Terri Thomson (National Grid)Guy Wedwab (CB6 EWCDH committee member)… 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 »
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 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 »