New York City’s Coastal Future: What Can Jamaica Bay Be? – Part 3

Marking five years since Superstorm Sandy, Science of the Living City is hosting a three-part event on the changing coastal areas in Jamaica Bay. This event will bring together voices from over 25 local organizations to discuss the current life in the watershed and its climate change threats, and present ideas for the watershed’s future.

Part 3: Looking Forward

October 24, 2017

The sea’s edge brings beauty and mystery, but also increasing exposure to extreme weather and floods. What does a future healthy and safe Jamaica Bay watershed look like?

Moderator: TBD

Speakers: Michael Schwebel, Sarah Neilson (NYC Parks), Susannah Drake and Rafi Segal (DLAND Studios), Jordan Fischbach (Rand Corporation), Don Riepe (naturalist and environmental activist)