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General Links

Air Quality Forecast
Air Pollution levels for selected areas in New York and New Jersey from the Weather Channel.

Geology of Staten Island
Island geological history.

Geology: Glacial Erratics and Serpentintite
A guide to finding some of Staten Island's more unusual rocks.

Greenbelt Nature Center
The center offers access to the greenbelt's hiking trails and a variety of programs and exhibits.

Staten Island Growth Management Task Force
The final report of the Task Force, issued December 2, 2003.

Staten Island/NY Harbor Tides, Charts, Weather
This site includes local weather conditions and tides. The "charts" section includes: a topographical map of the Island, a nautical chart showing the surrounding waters, an aeronautical chart showing air routes over the Island, and aerial photos of the entire island and surrounding areas (sharp enough to show every individual building on the Island - under "nav photo").

The Trees of Historic Richmond Town
The Winter/Spring 2001 issue of the Staten Island Historian describing the development of forests and agricultural trees in Historic Richmond Town and on Staten Island.

Environmental Organizations

Friends of Clearwater
Contact information for local chapters of the environmental group that operates the Hudson River Sloop "Clearwater", a sailing ship that conducts educational programs along the Hudson River and in New York Bay.

New York City Department of Environmental Protection
The site offers information on the water supply, wastewater treatment, air and noise pollution and other issues under the jurisdiction of the department. Online payment of water bills, printable forms and applications and other customer services are also available.

New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
The site offers a calendar of events, online park locator and information on fields, pools, nature centers and other facilities. Other department services include permits and the planting and removal of street trees.

Andrew E. Zimmer Fish and Game Conservation Association
Among other activities, the association offers youth conservation programs, Huck Finn fishing tournaments and a safety course needed to qualify for a hunting license in New York.

Friends of Blue Heron Park

Gateway National Recreation Area
The Gateway National Recreation Area is a 26,000 acre national park with locations surrounding New York Harbor in New York and New Jersey. Gateway site includes links to Staten Island locations at Fort Wadsworth, Miller Field and Great Kills Park. Directions, program listings, rules and information on volunteering and obtaining permits are included.

Greenbelt Conservancy Inc.
The Greenbelt Conservancy, founded in 1989, works with the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation to promote conservation and preservation of natural areas of Staten Island's 2800 acre Greenbelt.

Natural Resources Protective Association
Established in 1977 and based on Staten Island, the NRPA is a consortium of conservation groups, yacht clubs, sportsmen clubs, and concerned citizens dedicated to the protection of the marine environment of Raritan Bay, and Lower New York Harbor.

New York - New Jersey Bay Keeper
The Bay Keeper monitors the quality of the waters around the Island, and preserves and restores their ecological integrity. The program is affiliated with the American Littoral Society.

New York-New Jersey Harbor Estuary Program
The Harbor Estuary Program (HEP) is a National Estuary Program authorized in 1987 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The HEP was convened as a partnership of federal, state, and local governments; scientists; civic and environmental advocates; the fishing community; business and labor leaders; and educators.

Protectors of Pine Oak Woods
Staten Island's largest environmental organization works to protect natural areas from overdevelopment and pollution.

Staten Island Geological Society
A forum for Staten Island residents who are interested in geology and science in general, the society meets monthly and conducts field trips throughout the year.

Fresh Kills Landfill/Park

Fresh Kills Projects and Proposals for a new park
NYC Department of Planning's timetable for development of the Fresh Kills Park.

Fresh Kills: Landfill to Landscape
A history and description of the former Fresh Kills landfill and proposals for its future.