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NY State Assembly Member Gallagher introduces “Water Bill Fairness Act.”
“You and I are already paying for this entire sewer system," said Assembly Member Gallagher. "The revenue that’s raised can go directly into storm water infrastructure and will rebate to lower the cost of every day New Yorkers.”
“Advocates call for green infrastructure to prevent catastrophic flooding,” by Rebecca Greenberg, NY1, December 1, 2023
NY1 spotlight on RAIN work in Gowanus
"Rain gardens play part in addressing climate issue” by Roger Clark, NY1, 10.2.23
Bronx News12 focus on rain garden stewardship along the Bronx River
“Bronx community comes together in Starlight Park for Watershed Workday” by Marisa Marcellino, News12 the Bronx, 8.15.23
NY1 Spotlight on Launch of RAIN Coalition
"Environmental groups team up to maintain NYC rain gardens” by Roger Clark, NY1, 7.26.21
Press Releases
Rain Garden Work Day in the Bronx River Watershed, 8.15.23
On August 15, 2023 the Bronx River Alliance and The HOPE Program hosted a Watershed Work Day in the Bronx at Starlight Park. The event brought together partners from the RAIN Coalition, community members, to steward rain gardens in Starlight Park that absorb stormwater and contribute to improved water quality in the Bronx River.
Rain Garden Work Day in the Gowanus Canal Watershed, 9.27.23
On Sept 27, 2023 the Gowanus Canal Conservancy hosted a Watershed Work Day at the 6th Street Green Corridor in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The event brought together partners from the RAIN Coalition, community members, and elected officials, including Council Member Hanif and representatives from NYC DEP, NYC Parks, the NYC Comptroller’s Office, the NYC Green Fund, and local businesses to steward rain gardens that absorb stormwater and contribute to improved water quality in the Gowanus Canal.