Holly Porter-Morgan: Neighborhood Flood Mapping Initiative Dr. Porter-Morgan’s current research focuses on stormwater management and resilience. Extreme weather events have become more frequent across the
A team representing the Science and Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay (SRIJB), the CUNY Advanced Science Research Center, New York University, the New York City
The Science and Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay is expanding again to meet the growing challenges the estuary faces in a changing climate. SRIJB would
As NYC faces growing threats from sea level rise, the Science and Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay is expanding its FloodNet team. FloodNet is a
The Science and Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay is thrilled to be hosting Dr. Jonathan Hallemeier, a visiting scholar at Brooklyn College who is an
The latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), released March 2022, is a clarion call for cities, states and nations to move swiftly
Recent tidal flooding around Jamaica was captured for the first time by coastal flood sensors, installed as part of a pilot project funded by the
One of the hottest summers on record has ended, but for many New Yorkers the harmful health effects of climate change-induced extreme heat will linger on. This is especially true for New
Members of the project team behind “Measuring Success,” an expansive, collaborative effort to monitor natural and nature-based shoreline features across New York State, have published
(Article written by Jazmyn Blackburn, MPA at Sciences Po & Canarsie Resident) Across social media, people have been remarking on significant changes happening in parks
(Article written by Carina Rodriguez, SRIJB Communications Intern and CUNY: Brooklyn College Student) Last June, the Science and Resilience Institute awarded fellowships to Dylan Corbett
On November 14th, a community action forum was held at the Beraca Baptist Church in Canarsie. The action forum was the next step in an
“Is it safe to eat fish in Paerdegat basin?” This question was just one of dozens of burning questions answered at the first-ever game of
Generous gifts from the Bernard and Anne Spitzer Trust and others support resilience planning that gives residents and community leaders a more central role. The
Since starting in January, the ‘Measuring Success” project has progressed toward developing a state-wide monitoring framework for natural and nature-based features. Funded by NYSERDA, NYS
The Institute welcomes Fulbright Visiting Scholar Professor Marcelo de Andrade Romero from the University of São Paulo (Brazil). The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program provides grants
For those involved in shoreline management, “natural and nature-based features” is the most recent buzz in resilient coastal design. Experimentation with greener alternatives to hardened
Last year, we reported that the Science and Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay, in partnership with the Waterfront Alliance, was awarded a Rockefeller Foundation grant
At the Institute, we believe that one of the best ways we can add value to the multifaceted conversations around the Bay is to bring
During a recent town hall, Mayor Bill DeBlasio pointed out that the City of New York is in the resilience business and will be for
As we reach the end of the week, Adam’s whirlwind trip in Australia is coming to a close. Yesterday Adam with members of the Australian
The media has been exciting for Adam. Adam was featured on the Australian Morning Show, “ABC News Breakfast” and was interviewed on topics such as New
Meetings, lectures, podcasts; it was another exciting run-around day for Adam. Adam gave a public lecture on adapting to sea level rise in New
Adam Parris, the Executive Director of the Science and Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay, was invited to give a several talks and interviews by the
The Institute is pleased to introduce our 2017 summer fellows, Bibi Calderaro and Matthew Devine, and our summer research assistant, Alison Schlesinger. This summer, our
In May 2017, the Science and Resilience Institute convened a full-day workshop at Brooklyn College focused on the current state of science and knowledge on
Researchers from CUNY – Brooklyn College, Columbia University’s Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN), and Cornell University have recently released the Jamaica Bay
The Science and Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay is pleased to announce that, in partnership with the Waterfront Alliance, the Institute has been awarded a
Upcoming Symposium: June 15th-16th, 2016 Register to Attend The biennial State of the Bay symposia series was initiated through a mandate of the NYC Department
CUNY and SRIJB soon home to new research vessel We are excited to announce that the City University of New York in collaboration with the
From the Director These are exciting times at the Science and Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay (Institute). We are ushering in new staff, catalyzing new
Spotlight on Helen Cheng The Science and Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay (SRIJB) and New York Sea Grant are happy to announce the arrival of
From the Director Moving to New York City in the winter is underrated. It can be tough at first. Imagine a harsh environment with snow
From the Director We are now two years out from Hurricane Sandy. Looking back, we can see inspiring indications of recovery even in the hardest
The Institute’s work was recently highlighted by the Daily News. John Waldman is standing on a dirt path, surrounded on all sides by 4-foot-tall sea
The Science and Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay is committed to working with the communities of the bay to help solve problems in conjunction with
Health and Resiliency of Salt Marshes in Jamaica Bay J. Kirk Cochran, Stony Brook University; Qingzhi Zhu, Stony Brook University Salt marshes serve important ecosystem
The Jamaica Bay Observing System: Process Studies and Groundwork for Long-Term Ecosystem Research and Resilience John F. Marra, Brooklyn College; Robert J. Chant, Rutgers University;
Detecting Water Quality Regime Shifts in Jamaica Bay Brett F. Branco, Ph.D., Brooklyn College; Sandra Baptista, Ph.D. Columbia University; Patrick Sullivan, Cornell University; Mark J.
Science and Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay: Coordination of DOI and NPS Sandy Resilience Projects William Solecki, Hunter College, CUNY The occurrence of Hurricane Sandy
Acidification, hypoxia, and algal blooms: Barriers to current and future ecosystem restoration and climate change resilience in Jamaica Bay Christopher J. Gobler, Stony Brook University
Coastal Adaptation Impacts on Water Quality and Flooding Philip Orton, Nickitas Georgas, Alan Blumberg, Stevens Institute of Technology; James Fitzpatrick, HDR, Inc. Hundreds of thousands of NYC residents in
Restoration of Jamaica Bay fringing habitats: post-Sandy status and new approaches for a resilient future Steven N. Handel, Rutgers University; Christina M. K. Kaunzinger, Rutgers
The RAND Corporation and Happold Consulting, with support from the Rockefeller Foundation, are currently conducting an integrated, participatory-based resiliency planning process focused on Jamaica Bay.
Monitoring and Evaluation of Restoration and Resilience: Dune-Beach Geomorphology, Jamaica Bay Unit, Gateway National Recreation Area Michael P. De Luca, Norbert P. Psuty, Joshua Greenberg,
The Institute’s Summer Lecture Series highlights a range of speakers and their work on resilience and the Jamaica Bay region. The Inaugural Summer Lecture Series
Resilience Practice in Jamaica Bay and Environs: Launching the Science & Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay WIlliam Solecki, Hunter College, CUNY; Laxmi Ramasubramanian, Hunter College,
The Environmental History of Jamaica Bay: A Foundational Monograph John Waldman, Queens College, City University of New York; William Solecki, Hunter College – City University
Title: Visionmaker Jamaica Bay: Analysis of Community-Generated Adaptation Strategies to Enhance Resilient Ecosystems in Jamaica Bay Post-Hurricane Sandy, New York Investigators: Eric W. Sanderson, Wildlife
The Science and Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay (SRI@JB) has been awarded $3.6 million from the Department of the Interior’s Hurricane Sandy Mitigation Funding to support projects that
This week’s edition of SRI@JB’s Summer Lecture Series will feature CUNY Brooklyn College’s John Marra. Professor Marra’s presentation, entitled “Disturbance on the Bay: The Long
The National Park Service, New York City Department of Environmental Protection, the City University of New York, and Natural Areas Conservancy hosted a symposium on
Peter Madonia, Chief Operating Officer at the Rockefeller Foundation, writes: The Jamaica Bay Science and Resilience Institute is our first investment in a bricks and
On August 12, 2013, New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced the selection of a Consortium led
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