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The Jamaica Bay Research and Management Information Network (JBRMIN) is a growing community-driven knowledge base of past, present, and future activities in Jamaica Bay, drawing on information from federal, state and local government agencies, academic institutions, non-governmental organizations, and private industry. The site features:


What's Happening on the Bay

Public Events


May 19, 2013

Come and Support the First-Ever Documentary Film About Jamaica Bay!

Apr 24, 2013

Jamaica Bay Community History Night

Apr 17, 2013

Eco-Festival 2013: My College, My Bay, My Future

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Meetings


Jun 18, 2013

Public Meeting on the Remediation of the Former Far Rockaway Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) site

Jun 6, 2013

Jamaica Bay Task Force Meeting

May 5, 2013

Rockaway Lateral Pipeline Meeting

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In the Spotlight

June, 2013

Public Meeting on the Remediation of the Former Far Rockaway Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) site

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is holding a public meeting to discuss the Remedial Design Work Plan for the former Far Rockaway Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) site. View the Factsheet; MGP webpage.

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Publication Announcements


May, 2013
Cymbrowitz Withdraws Legislation Transferring Jurisdiction Over Local Beaches From State To City

Sheepshead Bites reports New York State Assembly member Steven Cymbrowitz has withdrawn Bill A07168 (also s04787) proposing the jurisdiction of Brighton and Coney Island Beaches be turned over to the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. View the Article, Bill.


Hurricane Sandy Spending Plan Released

The U.S. Department of the Interior has released the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Spending Plan. View the Plan.


Bill A07168 to Turnover Brighton and Coney Island Beaches to NYC Department of Parks and Recreation

Bill A07168 (also s04787) proposing the jurisdiction of Brighton and Coney Island Beaches be turned over to the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation has been introduced to the New York State Assembly by members Steven Cymbrowitz and Alec Brook-Krasny, as well as to the Senate by Diane Savino. View the Bill.


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News

June, 2013
Company Admits Dumping Contaminated Waste into Sewers, Must Pay $2.8 Million
Bikes, Kayaks and Gourmet Treats Can Serve as Vehicles to Tempt Visitors to Jamaica Bay
Regulators Seek Answers About Rockaway Pipeline Project
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