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Together, we lead the way for thriving and resilient waterfronts, shorelines, and coastlines.

Join Waterfront Alliance for Climate Week NYC, in-person or virtually!See the full line-up of events
Help us shape the future of Coney Island Creek! RSVP for the August 18 public engagement session.
RFP: Waterfront Access and Climate Resilience Design in Staten IslandLearn more and apply now.
Tell us your #WaterStories and share your lived experience!Complete the survey
Check out photos from City of Water Day and the Cardboard Kayak Race!View the Flickr Album.

Welcoming Karen Thompson to Lead the Next Chapter of WEDG®
The Waterfront Alliance is pleased to welcome Karen Thompson as our new Director of Planning and Design, where she will...…
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Cardboard Kayaks, Big Laughs, and a Splashing Success
The countdown to City of Water Day 2026 officially began with plenty of cardboard, creativity, and community spirit as the...…
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Reconnecting New Yorkers to Water Begins with Education
With summer here, New Yorkers are increasingly likely to encounter water, whether at the beach or in flooded streets during...…
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In the Heights: A City of Water Day Celebration
On a perfectly balmy mid-summer Saturday in July, I arrived at a very familiar place, where one of over 80 of this...…
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Coney Island Creek Resilience Project Public Workshop #2
Tuesday August 18, 2026 6:30pm-8pm
Liberation Diploma Plus High School
Free Kayaking with Paddle for the Cure NYC and Downtown Boathouse
Monday August 24, 2026 5:30pm-7:30pm
Downtown Boathouse Pier 26
233 West Street New York , NY 10013

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