1. National Parks Conservation Association July 2015
JAMAICA BAY ADVOCATES
Right to left: Imran Khan, Pamela Pettyjohn, Rep. Jeffries, Ryan Eng, Elizabeth
Bowler, Lauren Cosgrove, Dan Guarino
Jamaica Bay Advocates Meet Rep. Jeffries
Congressman Hakeem
Jeffries, NY District 8
NPCA is training Jamaica Bay
Advocates to create momentum that
results in Congressional action and
legislation that ensures long-term
preservation of Jamaica Bay.
Together, we move toward a bold
vision for Gateway NRA because we
are stronger when we stand together.
Missed the meeting?
Join us next time!
NPCA is continuing to meet with local
politicians to convince decision
makers to bring a brighter future to
Jamaica Bay.
Contact Lauren Cosgrove to receive
advocacy training and sign up for our
next congressional meeting in NYC.
(646) 324-2612 |
lcosgrove@npca.org
NPCA and Jamaica Bay Advocates met with Congressman
Hakeem Jeffries on Monday, July 13 to reiterate the
importance of three projects that can transform Jamaica
Bay into a world class waterfront urban national park.
At the meeting, advocates talked about bringing back public
ferry service to the Rockaway Peninsula and
completing & expanding the Jamaica Bay Greenway to
provide residents and tourists an opportunity to explore the
hidden gem that is Jamaica Bay. We also highlighted the
need to restore West Pond habitat at the Jamaica Bay
Wildlife Refuge and the historic Bathhouse infrastructure
at Jacob Riis Park, both of which were destroyed by Sandy
and remain closed 3 years later.
Rep. Jeffries was receptive to our effort in building
advocates for Jamaica Bay and wanted to learn more about
specific ways he can funnel federal money into these three
capital projects in the future.

2. City of Water Day, In my neighborhood
July 18, 10-2pm
Kaiser Park, Coney Island
Neptune Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Sponsored by: Waterfront Alliance &
Coney Island Beautification Project, Inc.
Volunteer roles: Table at Kaiser Park to teach
participants about the value of NYC’s waterfront spaces.
Lead a beginner’s fishing program off the Pier at Kaiser Park.
Learn more: www.cityofwaterday.org/
#CityofWaterDay #OurWaterfront
The Epic Ride
July 25, 9-3pm
Ryan Center, Floyd Bennett Field
50 Aviator Road, Brooklyn, NY 11234
Sponsored by: Brooklyn Greenway Initiative
Volunteer roles: Manage a rest stop at Floyd Bennett Field
along a 40 mile bike ride from Greenpoint to the Rockaways.
Distribute maps of the Jamaica Bay Greenway & Jamaica Bay
Advocates fliers to recruit new supporters for Jamaica Bay.
Learn more: www.brooklyngreenway.org/event/the-epic-ride/
Register to volunteer:
Email lcosgrove@npca.org with your name and number for more info.
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Jamaica Bay Advocates Find Your Voice JBA MeetUp
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National Parks Conservation Association Page 2, July 2015
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JAMAICA BAY ADVOCATES