Contribute To The ConservancyThe Conservancy can only continue working to turn the Gowanus Canal into a beautiful, historic, green recreational destination with your generous support.News & EventsA Night of Food & Live MusicA three-course dinner Lot 2 and beer provided by Butternuts, Captain Lawrence and others. Accompanied by a DJ set and silent auction followed by live music and three NYC bands. More >Public Information Meeting About the Gowanus CanalThe U.S. EPA will be hosting a public information meeting to discuss the Gowanus Canal site on January 21, 2010. More >Underwater Photo Show Benefitting The GCCThrough Dec. and Jan., Board member Ted Papoulas will be exhibiting his underwater and 3D photography at Park Slope's Picada Y Vino wine shop. Proceeds from art and wine sales will be donated to the GCC. More > |
About > About GCCAbout the Gowanus Canal ConservancyThe Gowanus Canal Conservancy is an independent environmental 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed in 2006 by former members of the Environmental Committee of the Gowanus Canal Community Development Corporation. Our mission is to be steward for the preservation, restoration and green development of the Gowanus Canal and its environs for the greater good of the community. About the Gowanus CanalThe 1.8 mile long Gowanus Canal was created in the mid-late 1800s on the site of a former saltmarsh and creek and has seen its fair share of environmental issues. For years, it has captured raw sewage waste from adjacent residential neighborhoods, industrial waste products from the businesses located along its banks, and polluted surface run off. At the same time, the canal is dotted with structures and bridges that celebrate its important industrial history and is home to egrets, cormorans, and other forms of wildlife. Currently, the area is filled with small industries, businesses, homes and artists’ studios and is slated for rezoning by the City as well as being considered for potential Superfund status. Sources of pollution in the canal:
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