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Newtown Creek Alliance

Reveal, Restore, Revitalize

Brooklyn, NY   |  newtowncreekalliance.org

Mission

The Newtown Creek Alliance is a community-based organization dedicated to restoring, revealing, and revitalizing Newtown Creek. We work to restore community health, water quality, habitat, access, and vibrant commerce along Newtown Creek. Since 2002, the Alliance has served as a catalyst for effective community action. Our efforts have made a positive and enduring impact on the health and quality of life of Creek-side communities.

Ruling year info

2012

Executive Director

Willis Elkins

Main address

520 KINGSLAND AVE 3rd Floor

Brooklyn, NY 11222 USA

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EIN

26-1832918

NTEE code info

Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (C01)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

NCA serves communities in Brooklyn and Queens that surround Newtown Creek and are in its sewershed/watershed. Many of these neighborhoods are environmental justice communities, struggling with extreme environmental burdens and a legacy of pollution that still loom large in daily realities; they are also faced with managing extremes of climate change including increasing flood risks and vulnerabilities associated with the urban heat island effect. Lack of greenery is a major issue in many of the areas immediately adjacent to the waterway because of its industrial nature and the legacy of environmental disregard.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Water Quality Sampling

Improving water quality is key to the revitalization of Newtown Creek. Through our water quality monitoring programs, in conjunction with the Environmental Science department at LaGuardia Community College, we track parameters like bacteria and oxygen levels at various Creek locations, while also analyzing factors like rainfall and temperature to understand where water quality varies and why.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of students educated through field trips

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

NCA sees an opportunity to integrate restoration efforts into the communities around the Creek; thriving ecosystems and urban industry should not be mutually exclusive in the 21st Century. NCA is well suited to understand the nuances and challenges with creating and maintaining green open space, in particular, in the areas surrounding the waterbody. We work with businesses, industries, schools, cultural and civic organizations, community boards, elected officials, and other partners to create new and meaningful opportunities to engage in the holistic health of these environments both physically and culturally. Our work is aimed to be directly responsive to these issues; they are built into our mission and are reflected in our efforts as an organization.

NCA has a successful history of engaging the community through meaningful projects, events, volunteer opportunities, and programs that offer unique access and hands-on learning about the Creek. We are the only organization in the community focused on providing these offerings related to the Creek.

Since 2018, NCA has offered a range of environmental education programming for NYC public schools. Targeted schools are located within the Newtown Creek watershed/sewershed, but we often host schools from around the city, confirming that our content is relevant citywide. We focus on traditional environmental themes including water quality and local flora and fauna, while also delving into local history, environmental justice, and climate change mitigation and adaptation. More information about specific programs is available on our website where educators can choose to request field trips with specific themes or work with us directly to develop classroom specific content. Educators have options to utilize virtual content including videos, interactive web-based activities, or downloaded curriculum.

In 2023, we will be opening a new education space in partnership with Hunters Point Park Conservancy in Long Island City, allowing us to reach new schools and audiences. We look forward to outfitting the space to be an effective learning environment for local residents and students.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.
  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We act on the feedback we receive

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Newtown Creek Alliance

Board of directors
as of 03/08/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Natalie Vichnevsky

Evergreen

Jan Mun

Parsons School of Design

Tom Mituzas

MCR

Moe Magali

Public Works Partners

Ray Laszczych

Jay Kaplan

Waste Management

Annel Hernandez

NYC Environmental Justice Alliance

Rafael Espinal

Freelancers Union

Mike Dulong

Riverkeeper

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 3/8/2024

Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data