The city has bought more than 125,000 acres of land to provide a buffer around water reservoirs. It’s much cheaper than spending billions on filtration systems, officials say. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Conservation of Resources”
Hochul Urged to Ban Horseshoe Crab Fishing
By Gotham Rex on November 15, 2025
Supporters of the legislation argue it would protect a declining horseshoe crab population, while opponents warn it will harm the commercial fishing industry. Source: New York Times
Will the Jamaica Bay Restoration Project Save New York From Rising Seas?
By Gotham Rex on April 1, 2022
A major restoration project aims to protect the Jamaica Bay area — and all of New York — by returning salt marshes and sand dunes to their natural states. But will it be too late for the people of Broad…
April the Giraffe, Who Became an Internet Sensation in 2017, Dies
By Gotham Rex on April 3, 2021
April, 20, gained fame giving birth as millions watched via livestream. She was euthanized on Friday because of her worsening arthritis. Source: New York Times
These Wetlands Helped Stop Flooding From Sandy. Now a BJ’s May Move In.
By Gotham Rex on October 28, 2020
A group of Staten Island residents concerned about climate change is challenging the project. Source: New York Times