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	This Thanksgiving Holiday Visit the Relief Map of the New York City Water Supply System After more than 70 years out of the public eye, this historic sculptured map of New York's water supply system comes home. The 540 square-foot map is now on display at the Queens Museum of Art, where it will remain on long-term loan. Learn more Relief map restoration in pictures


		Natural Gas Drilling in Marcellus Shale On October 1, 2009, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) released a draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (DSGEIS) on the Oil, Gas, and Solution Mining Regulatory Program, which governs natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale. DEP is deeply concerned about the potential impacts that natural gas drilling poses to water quality, available water supply, and critical water supply infrastructure. DEP is conducting a comprehensive review of the DSGEIS and will provide extensive comments. The New York State Assembly Committee on Environmental Conservation and the New York City Council Committee on Environmental Protection held hearings on this topic this month and DEP testified at both hearings. Learn more


		NYC on its way to Becoming the Largest City in the World to use Wireless Water Metering This new technology will help reduce water consumption while providing daily consumption data to DEP and its customers. Learn about AMR


		DEP Launches New Asbestos Technical Review Unit DEP's Asbestos Technical Review Unit (A-TRU) is a joint initiative with the Department of Buildings (DOB) to increase public safety at abatement sites Citywide while also enhancing the filing and review process for environmental contractors and members of the construction industry. Read the press release Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)


		DEP Expands Recreational Opportunities in the Watershed New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced today new initiatives to increase recreational opportunities and give greater public access to New York City water supply lands. Read the press release


		Mayor Bloomberg Announces the Start of a $150 Million Project to Improve Water Quality in the Gowanus Canal The Gowanus facilities upgrade will rehabilitate the existing flushing tunnel and pump station, marking the beginning of a comprehensive clean-up of the long-polluted waterway. Read the press release


		Environmental Education in the Classroom and Beyond Welcome students and teachers to the new school year. We hope that you will take advantage of DEP’s outstanding education resources and programs to support your classroom lessons and school work. Please check back often to view the most up-to-date information. Learn more


		NYC Water Named 2009 Best Tasting Drinking Water for Metropolitan Region This victory qualifies NYC Water to compete for the statewide championship at the New York State Fair in September. Read the press release


		NYC Penalty Relief Program for Homeowners and Business Owners Get relief on outstanding Environmental Control Board tickets. For those tickets that qualify, you will not have to pay default, interest or late penalty charges. NYC Penalty Relief Program ends December 21, 2009. Learn more


		Fifteen New Environmental Protection Police Officers Graduate From Academy New EPOs to strengthen the police force that protects the NYC water supply. Read the press release


		Mayor’s Office Extends its Development Coordinator Initiative The Mayor’s Office has extended its initiative to help real estate developers, builders, contractors, and licensed professionals working on private developments that have been delayed because of conflicting City policies. The initiative is being piloted in Brooklyn through the end of September and thereafter is expanding to Queens. Visit Development Coordinator Initiative

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