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The Jamaica Bay Research and Management Information Network (JBRMIN) is a growing community-driven knowledge base of past, present, and future activities in Jamaica Bay, drawing on information from federal, state and local government agencies, academic institutions, non-governmental organizations, and private industry. The site features:


What's Happening on the Bay

Public Events


Sep 16, 2011

Sandy Hook BioBlitz 2011!

Jun 21, 2011

Jamaica Bay Solstice Sunset Eco-Cruise

May 15, 2011

Sheepshead's Bay BAYFEST 2011

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Meetings


Jan 18, 2012

Four Sparrow Marsh Area Meeting

Nov 17, 2011

Jamaica Bay Task Force Meeting

Oct 28, 2011

State of the Bay 2011 - Recap

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In the Spotlight

February, 2012

House Approves Bill Seeking Construction Of Gas Pipeline Through Brooklyn And Queens

NY 1's Erin Billups reports on the passing of bill H.R. 2606 aimed at providing more energy to Queens and Brooklyn, achieving the Bloomberg administration’s clean energy goals. View the Article.


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Publication Announcements


February, 2012
House Approves Bill Seeking Construction Of Gas Pipeline Through Brooklyn And Queens

NY 1's Erin Billups reports on the passing of bill H.R. 2606 aimed at providing more energy to Queens and Brooklyn, achieving the Bloomberg administration’s clean energy goals. View the Article.


New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act Threatens Floyd Bennett Field

The U.S. Congress is considering H.R. 2606 New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act which authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) issue permits to allow the planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of natural gas pipeline facilities in the Gateway National Recreation Area (New Jersey-New York); and (2) enter into a lease agreement to allow the occupancy and use of an aircraft hanger building on Floyd Bennett Field (Brooklyn, New York) to house facilities associated with the operation of natural gas pipeline facilities. View the Bill Summary & Status.


January, 2012
New York City Wetlands Strategy - DRAFT For Public Comment

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg pursuant to Local Law 31 of 2009 has drafted a wetlands strategy for New York City, including Jamaica Bay, that is available for public comment. The City will accept public comments on this draft strategy through February 18, 2012 at planyc@cityhall.nyc.gov. View the Strategy.


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News

U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Funds Restoration Of Jamaica Bay Marsh Island
October, 2011
U.S. and N.Y.C. Unite to Aid Jamaica Bay
September, 2011
CIESIN Aids First-Ever Biological Snapshot of Sandy Hook, New Jersey
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