Waterfront Alliance

The complexity of the climate crisis comes into view the more change accelerates across landscapes each year. At the Waterfront Alliance, we are dedicated to bringing solutions and clarity to communities at the water’s edge across the country. Learn more about our mission at waterfrontalliance.org

"This is it—the final days of the 2024 Presidential Election on the heels of major climate impacts this fall, here and abroad. And yet, THE game plan for how to climate prepare the United States is sadly missing from the firestorm of commentary and speeches. The next administration has a critical opportunity to drive local action where it counts by passing the National Coordination on Adaptation Resiliency for Security Act, or NCARS, (S.3261/H.R.6311), which would create a proactive national resilience strategy—and so much more." Read more in the recent op-ed from Waterfront Alliance president and CEO, Cortney Koenig Worrall, featured in NYN Media. https://lnkd.in/gWrcY8-r

Join us for our #WaterfrontWebinar —Unlocking Potential: Evaluating Sites for On-Water Recreation to learn how we can make NYC’s waterfronts more accessible and inclusive for all communities! Plus, we'll explore the Brooklyn Marine Terminal project and its potential for public access spaces. Featuring speakers: Ray Fusco, WEDG, Owner, Hudson Canyon Consulting Furhana Husani, WEDG, Director of Programs and Climate Initiatives, Waterfront Alliance Mychal Johnson, Co-Founder, South Bronx Unite Annette Pierce, Co-Director, Kayak Staten Island Cortney Koenig Worrall, President and CEO, Waterfront Alliance 📅 Friday, November 15 ⏰ 12-1pm EST 📝 Registration: https://lnkd.in/eUw5jbvw

New Report Release from the Brooklyn Greenway Initiative and partners! The Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway User Study is now live, revealing key findings on who uses the Greenway, how it impacts carbon emissions, and ways it connects New Yorkers to transit options. Plus, the report offers key recommendations to improve access, design, and connections. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/ehHT-j3Z

Our infrastructure is not prepared to withstand the impacts of climate change. From extreme rainfall, extreme heat, hurricanes, and sea level rise—the state is currently experiencing and projected to experience more frequent and more intense climate threats. We need key policy solutions NOW! We strongly urge our New York state legislators to prioritize climate resilience efforts and pass The Rain Ready NY Act and The Climate Resilient NY Act in the next legislative session. Sign your support and urge your local State Senator and Assembly Member to co-sponsor these bills and get them passed in the 2025 Legislative Session! https://lnkd.in/eB5uDzZC #Rise2Resilience #ClimateResilienceSolutions2025

Calling all teachers! Join Waterfront Alliance for a virtual training on climate education. We’ll address the growing issue of climate anxiety among youth and provide tools for inspiring students to make a difference. The training includes “Climate 101,” strategies for discussing extreme weather and climate change, and a framework for fostering student agency. This training offers two CTLE credits! 📅 Tuesday, November 12 ⏰ 5-7pm EST 📝 Registration: https://lnkd.in/g43gBj95

It's time to connect Staten Island and Brooklyn with a new #NYCferry route! Waterfront Alliance is an advocate for expanding NYC ferry service, and one of the most important potential routes is service between St. George and Bay Ridge. Though ties between these communities are strong, residents currently have no way to travel between boroughs without a car. This ferry route would also serve to reduce traffic on the Verrazzano Bridge and relieve congestion on streets and buses. Waterfront Alliance strongly supports the St. George Civic Association, Bay Ridge Environmental Group, and other advocates and residents calling for this necessary ferry connection. Join us and sign your support for a ferry from Staten Island to Brooklyn: https://lnkd.in/g-mVDEpE

How we can make NYC’s waterfronts more accessible and inclusive for all communities? That's exactly the topic we'll tackle in our #WaterfrontWebinar—Unlocking Potential: Evaluating Sites for On-Water Recreation. We’ll discuss the physical and social barriers that limit shoreline access, especially in underserved areas, and highlight a unique tool developed by Waterfront Alliance to assess sites for on-water recreation. Plus, we'll explore the Brooklyn Marine Terminal project and its potential for public access spaces. 📅 Friday, November 15 ⏰ 12-1pm EST 📝 Registration: https://lnkd.in/eUw5jbvw Join us to see how thoughtful planning and community input can transform underutilized shoreline into spaces for everyone to enjoy. We hope to see you there!

During Climate Week NYC, we were thrilled to partner with the Climate Film Festival in its inaugural year. In partnership with the Seaport Museum, we hosted a truly unique Climate Week event: a screening of WindShipped aboard the historic Wavertree ship. We were also grateful to be part of the Solutions Hub, which brought together partners working on diverse climate initiatives. The event highlighted how storytelling can both inspire action and connect people with real opportunities to make a tangible impact. Thank you to the Climate Film Festival for this amazing partnership, and we're excited to continue to work together in the coming year!

Today, it's been 12 years since Hurricane Sandy. On Sunday, our director of resilience, Tyler Taba, WEDG, spoke with Rocco Vertuccio on NY1 News about the progress that has been made since the storm. In this post, Tyler outlines concrete actions that have been taken, from resiliency projects to creation of new government offices and positions to combat climate change. Check out his interview at the link below!