The Army Corps of Engineers Storm Barrier Study: Interim Report has just been released. Here is a link to the report. The report contains responses to public comment and important information that the public needs to understand about the Army Corps plans and next steps.
We've highlighted the meetings that will take place in NYC in the listings below. Here is a link to our original blog post outlining the issues of concern about the barriers and the study. Please be sure to attend the public meetings and send as many representatives as possible to ensure that public turnout is strong. Below is the information about the public meetings: Prior to the public meetings, a webinar summarizing the report will be available on the project website. Eight meetings are scheduled throughout the study area to provide an overview of the NYNJHAT Study Interim Report, answer questions, and receive input from the public.
Webinars will also be held (and can be accessed remotely) for interested stakeholders unable to attend one of the in-person meetings. The webinars will have the same presentation as the in-person meetings, as well as an opportunity to ask questions and submit written comments. Dates/times of the webinars will be announced shortly. Additional details on the meetings are also provided on the project website.
Agenda for All Sessions:
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Welcome/sign-in and poster session (30 minutes) *Except Brooklyn which starts at 5:30p
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Presentation by the study team (30 minutes)
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Audience question and answer session. Additional poster session/discussion, time allowing
Meeting Dates and Locations:
NOTE: PLEASE BE SURE TO ATTEND THE MEETINGS IN PERSON OR SEND A REPRESENTATIVE SO WE CAN SHOW STRONG PUBLIC TURNOUT AND INTEREST!!
Tuesday, March 12th, 5-7pm at Westchester County Center, 198 Central Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606, in the Little Theater.
Wednesday, March 13th, 5:30-7:30pm at South Shore Educational Complex, 6565 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236, in the Auditorium.
Tuesday, March 19th, 5-7pm. Location: Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301. The session is in the Historic Music Hall.
Wednesday, March 27th, 5-7pm at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St., Middletown, NJ 07748, in the Auditorium.
Wednesday, April 3rd, 5-7pm. Location: Hudson Valley Community Center, 110 Grand Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603, in the Auditorium.
Tuesday, April 9th, 5-7pm at Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, 1 Bowling Green, New York, NY 10004. Session is in the Auditorium on the lower level.
Thursday, April 11th, 5-7pm at Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071, in the Auditorium.
Wednesday, April 17th, 5-7pm at Hostos Community College, D Building/Savoy Manor Building, 120 East 149th St, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10451, in the Savoy Multi-Purpose Room
The public is invited to submit comments at the meetings and/or by mail to: NYNJHAT Study Team, Planning Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 26 Federal Plaza Room 2145, New York, NY 10279-0090 or by e-mail to: NYNJHarbor.TribStudy@usace.army.mil Be sure to include the project title and your contact information with your comments. Please provide comments within two weeks of the last public meeting to ensure maximum utility. Comments received after this time will still be welcome.