Visitor Center at Newtown Creek

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is dedicated to protecting public health and the environment through the provision of clean drinking water, wastewater treatment, and pollution reduction efforts. As the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, DEP serves approximately 8.5 million residents in New York City and over one million people in Upstate New York.

DEP is actively involved in constructing and maintaining Green Infrastructure systems, such as Rain Gardens, to enhance stormwater capture and improve water quality in local waterways. The agency employs skilled professionals, including gardeners, to oversee the maintenance of these vital green assets, ensuring they thrive and contribute to the community's environmental health.

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