Rob, you have a fair point. Funding has always been an issue and obviously
continues to be a concern. Note that funding for later phases, such as the
blinds, etc., have no funding source at all at this point.
NYCA will critique the entire proposal. We are going to ask if hard copies are
available. If not, I am sure we will make some copies but printing a document
of that size is not an inepensive endeavor.
More later.
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From: Rob Bate
To: Harry Maas
Cc: nysbirds-l
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 9:11 AM
Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Fw: [westpond-and-gateway] Fw: West Pond EA Public
Release
Harry
Just a few note. On p.26 it appears that $1.2 - 1.5 million comes from the
highway fund and only $45K - $378K (depending on water source) comes from the
Hurricane Sandy funds. This is a bit troubling in that much of our discussions
and questions centered on the availability of Sandy money and its expiration.
Is NYCA and staff prepared to critique the entire document? I don't think it
would entail the same effort taken in regard to the Gateway General Management
Plan. It is a 200 page document and it would be good to have hard copies if
they are available. Are NYCA going to secure these if they're available or
should we reach out individually.
Rob
On Tue, Oct 6, 2015 at 8:41 AM, Harry Maas <hm...@nyc.rr.com> wrote:
The Environmental Assessment setting forth the NPS plans for restoring the
West Pond at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge can be found at the site
referenced below. Thanks should be given to all birders who worked hard in
obtaining this result, particularly the Birders Coalition for the West Pond,
the NYC Audubon Society and ther other organizations who participated in this
long-running process. And, oh, yes, the breach will be filled, fresh water will
be returned and in the future additional trails, boardwalks, blinds, etc., will
be provided.
From: "Yun, Daphne" <daphne_...@nps.gov>
Date: Oct 2, 2015 8:09 AM
Subject: West Pond EA Public Release
To:
Cc:
Environmental Assessment Notice of Public Availability and Open House:
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, West Pond Breach Repair Project
The National Park Service (NPS) has made available for public and
regulatory review the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Jamaica Bay Unit,
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, West Pond Breach Repair Project. This project
would make the West Pond embankment and loop trail resilient to coastal storms
and flooding and protect environmentally sensitive conditions along the West
Pond loop trail that support a diversity of Jamaica Bay habitat, wildlife and
enhanced visitor experience.
The EA evaluates the potential impacts of four alternatives: two action
alternatives, the NPS preferred alternative and the no-action alternative. The
NPS preferred alternative includes filling and repairing the primary and
secondary breaches and the subsequent restoration of West Pond and the loop
trail. The preferred alternative would be implemented in phases, with the
initial phase addressing filling and repairing the primary and secondary
breaches, replacing the water control structure, the possible installation of a
supplemental water supply system (either groundwater or municipal water) to
provide freshwater to the pond, and restoring the West Pond loop trail. Future
phases of work would include upland habitat restoration at Terrapin Point,
shoreline and saltmarsh restoration to increase resiliency against potential
future storm damage, and installation of other visitor amenities, such as
boardwalks, trails, pathways, viewing blinds, and educational signage.
The ongoing participation of the public is very important to the
success of this project. We invite you to attend an Open House to learn more
about the project, the Environmental Assessment, ask questions, and share your
comments.
Open House:
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Thursday, October 22nd, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
715-10 Cross Bay Boulevard
Broad Channel, Queens, New York
The EA will be available for public review and comment for a period of
30 days from October 6th through November 6th, 2015. Please go to
http://parkplanning.nps.gov/gate to view the EA and comment electronically.
You are also welcome to mail comments directly to:
Office of the Superintendent
Gateway National Recreation Area, Fort Wadsworth
Attn: Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge West Pond EA Project
210 New York Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10305
Please postmark written comments by November 6th for consideration.
For more information on Gateway National Recreation Area and this
project, please go to: http://www.nps.gov/gate.
Daphne Yun
Acting Public Affairs Officer
Gateway National Recreation Area
718-354-4602
917-282-9393
Follow us on Twitter @GatewayNPS
Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/GatewayNPS
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