On a beautiful 50-degree day in early January, Board Member and environmental consultant Richard Kampf and The Conservancy’s Director of Special Projects, Hans Hesselein, led local planners, scientists, and members of the community on a tour of the Canal to explore the potential effects of climate change on the neighborhood. We were joined by Dr. Klaus Jacob, a professor at Columbia University, and Paul Reale a presenter from Al Gore’s The Climate Reality Project.  This is one of eight world-wide Expeditions being coordinated by Climate Reality.  

During the tour we discussed the local threats associated with the potential for sea level rise and more severe storms.  We also examined the ways in which that the community and the City may work together to adapt to a changing climate as part of the ongoing planning and remediation initiatives that are presently underway.  We are confident that with proper planning and communication we may ensure that Gowanus remains resilient.

We began the tour at the Union Street Bridge where we discussed how severe weather impacts the canal.   We could hear the hoo-ing of an owl located somewhere under the bridge and were reminded that the canal is home to a unique ecosystem even today. 

Here’s a video where Richard explains more about how severe weather impacts the canal.

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