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BCEQ RESOLUTION ON RAOUL WALLENBERG PARK 4-10-2013

Saturday, April 20th, 2013 Posted in Board Meetings, Educational Environmentalists, Front Page News, Parks Committee | Comments Off

BCEQ RESOLUTION ON RAOUL WALLENBERG PARK Whereas, the New York City Council passed a resolution[1] creating the designation of the “Raoul Wallenberg Park”, the Bronx Council for Environmental Quality wished to re-establish the original name and coordinate the placement of corresponding ...

5/8 Committee meetings to follow MC presention

Saturday, April 20th, 2013 Posted in Communications Committee Work, Education, Front Page News, Membership Committee, Parks Committee, Water Committee | Comments Off

To the BCEQ Board of Directors, and particularly the Committees of the BCEQ Board, This is an official joint BCEQ committees meeting to discuss the necessary work of the committees. Dart's Manhattan College Sustainability Plan Urban Flyer 2013) students will begin the ...

Wednesday, May 8th at 6:15pm – Manhattan College Sustainability Plan

Saturday, April 20th, 2013 Posted in Communications Committee Work, Educational Environmentalists, Front Page News, Water Committee | Comments Off

We welcome you to join the 2013 URBAN 301: Environmental Development & Sustainability Class in presenting the new: Manhattan College Sustainability Plan (M.C.S.P) When: Wednesday, May 8th at 6:15pm Where: Scala Room 215- Leo Hall The Manhattan College Sustainability Plan provides a foundation for a ...

May 19 at 3 pm BCEQ Sunday at the Movies: a Preview of “Elemental”

Saturday, April 20th, 2013 Posted in Committees, Communications Committee Work, Educational Environmentalists, Front Page News, Membership Committee | Comments Off

On Sunday May 19th at 3 pm, some BCEQ folks are going to a session and will have the opportunity to work with the filmmaker on Q&A at the theatre. It should be a fun time. Let me know. rsvp@bceq.org Can ...

Call for nominees for the BCEQ Education Awards, May 20 Deadline

Saturday, April 20th, 2013 Posted in Education, Educational Environmentalists, Front Page News | Comments Off

Dear Bronx Educator or Environmentalist: Founded in 1971, the Bronx Council for Environmental Quality (BCEQ) has been the borough’s driving force for the preservation and improvement of parks and open spaces, watershed protection, improvements in wastewater treatment, and responsible land use, ...

A walk down Stratford Avenue with Paul Mankiewicz

Thursday, February 21st, 2013 Posted in Blogs, Bronx River, Committees, Front Page News, In the News, Project Green, Water Committee | 2 Comments »

WALKS AND TALKS City of Soil: A Walk Down Stratford Avenue with Paul Mankiewicz Paul Mankiewicz is no ordinary biologist and plant scientist. As founder and director of the The Gaia Institute, Mankiewicz explores — through research, development, design, and education — the relationship ...

Public or Private Parks: NYT 02.17.13

Thursday, February 21st, 2013 Posted in Front Page News, Parks Committee | 1 Comment »

New York Parks in Less Affluent Areas Lack Big Gifts By LISA W. FODERARO Published: February 17, 2013 Last year, Central Park received what is believed to be the largest gift ever given to an American park, $100 million, from the hedge fund manager John ...

EPA Recommends New Recreational Water Quality Criteria to Better Protect Public Health

Wednesday, November 28th, 2012 Posted in Blogs, Committees, Front Page News, In the News, Water Committee | Comments Off

News Release link here: EPA Recommends New Recreational Water Quality Criteria to Better Protect Public Health Release Date: 11/26/2012 Contact Information: Julia Valentine (News Media Only), valentine.julia@epa.gov, 202-564-0496 , 202-564-4355 WASHINGTON -- Pursuant to an order from a U.S. District Court and as required ...

Tell us how you feel about the Harlem River SURVEY

Wednesday, June 13th, 2012 Posted in Committees, Front Page News, Harlem River Working Group, Water Committee | Comments Off

This link will take you to the SURVEY The survey is 3 minutes and is your opportunity to give us your wish list, your dreams.

Harlem River 6/11 Meeting: Your River Your Future (see Survey here)

Monday, June 4th, 2012 Posted in Calendared Items, Committees, Front Page News, Harlem River Working Group, Water Committee | Comments Off

Presentation of Pratt Institute's Community Vision of the Harlem River YOU ARE INVITED Monday, June 11th 6 pm to 8 pm Bronx Museum of the Arts 1040 Grand Concourse at 165th Street For more information and to RSVP Call Chauncy at (646) 719-0034 or email harlemriver@bceq.org Next steps in the Harlem River's Future Harlem River Working Group: Facebook.com/harlemriver Free ...

Environmental Education Awards

Saturday, April 28th, 2012 Posted in Board Meetings, Calendared Items, Committees, Education, Educational Environmentalists, Front Page News, In the News | Comments Off

BCEQ is soliciting nominations for its Annual Environmental Education Awards. The first award was initiated in 1987 by one of BCEQ’s founders, Helen C. Reel, to honor civic-minded Bronx educators who demonstrate concern for posterity through their efforts to preserve ...

The Harlem River: Our River, Our Future! Your Choice: 3/22, 29 or 4/5

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 Posted in Committees, Front Page News, Harlem River Working Group, Projects, Water Committee | Comments Off

The Harlem River: Our River, Our Future! Make Your Voice Heard! THURSDAY MARCH 22nd 6:00PM HOSTOS COLLEGE ROOM B502 500 Grand Concourse THURSDAY MARCH 29th 6:00PM BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACULTY LOUNGE LANGUAGE HALL 2155 University Avenue THURSDAY APRIL 5th 6:00PM LEHMAN COLLEGE MUSIC BUILDING FACULTY LOUNGE 250 Bedford Park Boulevard ...

40th Anniversary of BCEQ, Water Conference March 14 from 4-7 pm

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 Posted in Board Meetings, Front Page News, Membership Committee, Water Committee | 5 Comments »

The Bronx Council for Environmental Quality on the occasion of its 40th Anniversary of its Annual Meeting Present the 11th Annual Water Conference EAST BRONX WATERFRONT: 40 YEARS AFTER THE CLEAN WATER ACT, ACCESS, UPDATES & PROGRESS Wednesday, March 14, 2012 from 4-7 pm Soundview Park Field ...

Save the Croton Aqueduct Trail Pedestrian Bridge, sign iPetition

Friday, February 24th, 2012 Posted in Front Page News, Parks Committee | Comments Off

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March 14th East Side Water Conference: Soundview, Ferry Point, Hutchinson,

Friday, February 24th, 2012 Posted in Board Meetings, Front Page News, Membership Committee, Water Committee | Comments Off

You are cordially invited to attend a celebration of BCEQ’s 40th Anniversary. Founded in 1971, we were incorporated BCEQ in 1972. Since that time, we have been the borough’s driving force for the preservation and improvement of parks ...

Stormwater capture Pier 5 draft documents

Thursday, February 9th, 2012 Posted in Committees, Water Committee | 1 Comment »

These are draft documents that would not forward on the email. I want to send this in on Monday at noon -- then I will delete this section. Please let me know your comments/ changes, etc. Thank you PDF - BCEQ WCS-NOAA ...

BCEQ’s Comments on Fracking, 01.11.12

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 Posted in Environmental Reviews, Fracking, Front Page News, Projects, Water Committee | Comments Off

Here is what we submitted. DECjs_Public_Hearing_on_High-Volume_Hydraulic_Fracturing_011112

Bronx: Meet Your Waterfront Plan

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 Posted in Committees, Educational Environmentalists, Front Page News, Harlem River BOA, Harlem River Working Group, Projects, Water Committee, Yankee Stadium Redevelopment | Comments Off

Located in our Projects and Research Tab, you can find many studies, but here is the latest one! Let us know what you think of the work from the students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It is a big ...

Comments on CSO and Green Infrastructure 11.18.11

Friday, November 18th, 2011 Posted in Bronx River, Environmental Reviews, Front Page News, Harlem River Working Group, Low Impact Development, Projects, Water Committee | Comments Off

Here is some of what we submitted: Green Infrastructure (GI) has to be incorporated into the Long Term Control Plans in a meaning and measurablemanner. While this plan goes a long way toward that goal, there is no need for additional ...

Secretary of Interior Visits the Harlem River, Bronx NY

Thursday, October 27th, 2011 Posted in Bronx River, Front Page News, Harlem River Working Group, Water Committee | Comments Off

-------------------------- Harlem River Working Group Celebrate the Harlem River HRWG is online FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chauncy Young: 646-719-0034 Press Advisory Community residents, environmental organizations and elected officials meet with United States Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar to discussion the Urban Waters Partnership and collaborative efforts to ...