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Department of Environmental Protection
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Architecture
Sunken Ice Cream Trucks Were Used Create Artificial Reefs in NYC
The bottom of the ocean is a mysterious place, often home to many objects that are not naturally part of
Events
Newtown Creek Nature Walk Expansion in Greenpoint Opens
The Newtown Creek Nature Walk, located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, is a public esplanade that wraps the waterfront edge of the
Architecture
Why Are Manhole Covers Round? An Official Answer
As the story goes, there’s a famous job interview question first used by Microsoft: “Why are manhole covers round?
Architecture
Porcelain From Old Toilets Used to Collect Stormwater and Build Oyster Reef in NYC’s Jamaica Bay
In an ongoing mission to make New York City a more sustainable place to live, the NYC Department of Education
Arts & Culture
The Top 10 Secrets of the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Everyday, billions of gallons of water are used in New York City for showers, filling up toilet bowls and consumption
