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:
- Electronic Bibliography containing over 1200 citations
- Missions, objectives, programs, projects, reports, citations, and data sets from government, community, university, and k-12 stakeholder organizations
- Maps past and present
- Public Events, Meetings, Publication Announcements, and News
- Advisory Committee guiding the 1st ever Watershed Protection Plan Implementation
- 2007 BioBlitz - registration, species list
- 2009 BioBlitz - registration, species list
- 2010 BioBlitz - registration, species list
- Task Force - meeting agendas and minutes
- State of the Bay 2011 - registration, meeting agenda
What's Happening on the Bay
Public Events
Sandy Hook BioBlitz 2011!
Jamaica Bay Solstice Sunset Eco-Cruise
Sheepshead's Bay BAYFEST 2011
Meetings
Four Sparrow Marsh Area Meeting
Jamaica Bay Task Force Meeting
State of the Bay 2011 - Recap
In the Spotlight
February, 2012House 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
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.
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.
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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