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New York Harbor & Clean Water Act
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John Waldman: Once an open sewer, New York Harbor now teems with life. Thank the Clean Water Act.

Bald eagles are back. So are humpback whales. And oysters. And more. Life has returned.
A $52 billion proposal aims to protect New York Harbor from storm surges
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A $52 billion proposal aims to protect New York Harbor from storm surges

The proposal for 12 movable sea barriers across waterways like Jamaica Bay replaces a disputed plan for a single, larger outer-harbor wall.
Regenerating New York Harbor, one billion oysters at a time
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Regenerating New York Harbor, one billion oysters at a time

The Billion Oyster Project connects young people to the city's waterfronts and aims to revive its oyster population to reduce pollution and build climate resilience.
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