Waterfront Alliance
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http://waterfrontalliance.org 01-06-2009 14:55:26
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Maintenance is a crucial part of resilience! In the latest #WaterWire , we dive into WEDG® (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) Version 3.0, and how it’s virtually impossible to meet the #WEDG standards without a maintenance plan.
Read in #WaterWire here: bit.ly/3R2IFWD
🌧️ Intense rainfall is putting NYC's childcare at risk. With many facilities operating in basements in flood-prone areas, it's crucial to build resilience in our childcare system.
Read more about the challenges and solutions in #WaterWire : bit.ly/3sXiSHv
Calling all trivia enthusiasts! The Waterfront Alliance holiday party will feature a special edition of maritime/NYC themed trivia with prizes, hosted by Trivia, AD. Join us Tuesday Dec. 5 from 4:30pm-7pm at Slattery’s Midtown Pub!
Only $7 a ticket: bit.ly/WAholidayparty
🌊🚢 Big news for New York Harbor: Mayor Eric Adams announces a $7.5 million federal grant to electrify the #GovernorsIslandFerry ! Check out the press release, featuring a quote from Waterfront Alliance CEO on the importance of both innovation and maintenance: on.nyc.gov/3R4qdx5
This #GivingTuesday , help Waterfront Alliance build a more resilient future in face of a changing climate. Every contribution makes a difference. Please consider donating and supporting our mission today! 🌊💙
Donate today: waterfrontalliance.org/donate
Prioritizing short-term protections against #floodrisk is a crucial part of emergency response. In this article that came out last week, our Senior Manager for Climate Policy, Tyler Taba, highlights the need to fund these short-term programs!
Read here: bit.ly/46CoEw3
Waterfront designs that are #WEDGverified provide resiliency against #climatechange driven hazards, protect local ecology through nature-based design solutions, and expand public access.
Curious to learn more? Check out this article on WEDGv3: bit.ly/46YADFj
🛍️Did you know the Port of NY & NJ's bustling activity influences your holiday shopping? With retailers aiming to clear out overstocked inventories, expect some discounts this season!
Details in this article, featured in our #MaritimeDigest newsletter: bit.ly/3MQbx37
Move over, L.A., New York is number one! In the past year, the Port of NY-NJ has surpassed L.A. in cargo volume—although the numbers are a bit contested. Find out more in the latest issue of #WaterWire .
bit.ly/3MBXmi1
Exciting news! Governor Kathy Hochul just announced expedited offshore wind energy solicitations, part of New York’s 10-Point Action Plan. Continued strong support for #offshorewind is a crucial part of our #cleanenergy future!
Read more here: on.ny.gov/40I08bm