2026-02-28_Lowering-the-Temperature-with-Nature
February 23rd, 2026 Posted in Bronx Parks Speak Up Learn Up, climate changge, Climate Emergency, Front Page News, Green Infrastructure, NYC Parks Department, Press, Water Committee
Lowering the Temperature with Nature:
Prioritizing Parks for the Future
Bronx Parks Speak UP 32
Saturday, February 28, 2026 (Happy Birthday IC!)
Panel Workshop, Classroom RSP 203
- BETTER FUND PARKS with efficient, economical, & best practice to offset extreme & hazardous weather impacts.
- CHOOSE GREEN SPACES & NATURAL solutions that can capture carbon, calm climate impacts, & increase biodiversity.
- TAKE ACTION to make our parks & natural areas healthy & enjoyable experiences – our natural environment.
You can make the difference!
Join us on Speak Up or write an email to your elected official
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Moderator – Karen Argenti, BCEQ
- Liam Kavanagh, Former First Deputy Commissioner of Parks and Recreation.
- Qiana Mickie, Executive Director of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Urban Agriculture.
- Adam Ganser, Executive Director New Yorkers for Parks (NY4P).
QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER
What is the problem?
Are there other alternatives?
Which has the least impact?
What is needed to implement them?
BACKGROUND INFO
- Recent Weather Variability Does Not Hold Water – YouTube Deputy Commissioner Angela Licata
- Lowering the Temperature with Nature to manage severe weather events. YouTube of all Three Speakers
- Program – PROGRAM BCEQ Climate Week Lowering the Temperature with Nature
- BCEQ position BCEQ Handout
- Scholarly Articles that informed BCEQ’s Position – BCEQ Lowering the Temperature with Nature and Science
- Posters – Stormwater – Stormwater Runoff and Impervious Surfaces LG final 092325
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