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Beach Water Quality
New York state ranks 19th in the nation for the quality of its beachwater this year, with 9 percent of samples exceeding national standards in 2010, according the NRDC. (June 30, 2011)

Enhancing the Waterfront
The Planning Department recently released this draft report of recommendations on how to enhance the city's waterfront and waterways. It outlines goals and policies for the entire city and for individual segments. (October 8, 2010)

Report Card on Beaches
With warm weather finally here, New Yorkers for Parks has released its report card on New York's seven city beaches. The report found conditions improved somewhat since 2007 but said "New York City's 14 miles of public beaches still need additional maintenance attention." (August 14, 2009)

Preserving Jamaica Bay
With the marshes of Jamaica Bay rapidly disappearing, the city Department of Environmental Protection has issued a two-volume report proposing strategies to restore and maintain the vital wildlife habitat. Among other measures, the Jamaica Bay Watershed Protection Plan calls for reducing discharges into the bay. Such discharges, particularly of nitrogen from wastewater treatment plants, have been blamed for much of the area’s degradation. (October 10, 2007)

Grading Beaches
New Yorkers for Parks has issued a report card on the seven Department of Parks and Recreation beaches. The advocacy group rated them in four areas – bathrooms, drinking fountains, pathways and shoreline – and concluded, “Overall, beach performance is poor.” Midland Park on Staten Island got the highest grades, while, under the report’s ratings, Coney Island/Brighton Beach and Wolfe’s Pond scored worst. (July 18, 2007)

Hudson River Park Trust
The "Trust" is a governmental entity reposible for building a park on the west side of Manhattan in the area bounded by West Street, Battery Park, Battery Park City and West 59th Street. It's Board is appointed and largely controlled by the Governor and the Mayor.
Jamaica Bay / Bronx River and Other Water Newsletters from Treebranch
The place to sign up for Newsletters from TreeBranch on a variety of waterfront and open space topics.
Coastal Resources
New York Department of State Division of Costal Resources links to specific waterfront areas and plans around the city, including Fresh Kills
New York City Community Sailing Association
A not-for-profit providing affordable public access to New York City's waterways. NYCCSA provides sail training and non-instructional sailing. They also provide instruction to public high school students at a nominal cost. The association operates from Pier 25 in Tribeca.
Neighborhood Open Space Coalition
Among the areas covered by this longtime advocate for NYC open space are greenways, community gardens, parks, and Gateway National Park. Subscribe here free to the electronic Urban Outdoors Bulletin, an excellent source of park news.

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