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MWA's Biweekly Guide to the Area's Best Waterfront Spots

Monday, July 19, 2010 - 4:32pm

paddling1 It's no secret that the coastlines of New York and New Jersey have become generally much cleaner and more accessible -- but many people still don't know how to get to all the new waterfront parks, paths and piers that have opened in recent years. WaterWire to the rescue! Read on, and make this the summer that you discover more of this urban archipelago's beautiful shoreline.

U.S. Coast Guard Names New Commander

Monday, July 19, 2010 - 4:04pm

Linda Fagan is the First Female Captain of the Port of New York and New Jersey

Captain Linda Fagan has taken over from Captain Robert O'Brien as commander of Coast Guard Sector New York and Captain of the Port of New York and New Jersey.

Capt. Fagan's 25-year Coast Guard career has taken her to all seven continents and many parts of the United States. She has worked with the International Maritime Organizationand International Labor Organization on issues including development of the International Ship and Port Security Code (ISPS) and the Consolidated Maritime Labor Convention. Her personal awards include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, three Coast Guard Commendation medals, and the Arctic and Antarctic Service medals.

2010 City of Water Day is Here!

Sunday, July 18, 2010 - 2:12pm

Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance is proud to present:

City of Water Day

July 24, 2010

Governors Island, Liberty State Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Atlantic Basin

Celebrate the potential of our waterfront and harbor

For information on activities, boat tours, music, family and kids events, and directions go to:

www.cityofwaterday.org

MWA's Biweekly Guide to the Area's Best Waterfront Spots

Thursday, July 1, 2010 - 3:55pm

Vacation at the Waterfront Without Leaving the Metro Region

bikes It's no secret that the coastlines of New York and New Jersey have become generally much cleaner and more accessible -- but many people still don't know how to get to all the new waterfront parks, paths and piers that have opened in recent years. WaterWire to the rescue! Read on, and make this the summer that you discover more of this urban archipelago's beautiful shoreline.

Enthusiastic Response to Passaic River Symposium

Thursday, July 1, 2010 - 3:34pm

Environmental Restoration from Different Perspectives

From park planning along the Newark waterfront to the debate over a lawsuit to force polluters to bear the cost of river restoration, the Fourth Passaic River Symposium on June 22 offered plenty to think about.

Sponsored by the Passaic River Institute at Montclair State University, the symposium featured more than 300 educators, environmentalists, scientists, legislators, and industry representatives, including Judith Enck, Region 2 administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Bob Martin, Commissioner of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection; Congressman Bill Pascrell; and Colonel John R. Boulé II, commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District.