Alley Creek CSO Long Term Control Plan (LTCP)

DEP will be completing a Long-Term Control Plan (LTCP) to better understand CSO impacts on wa­ter quality and related recreational uses within Alley Creek and Little Neck Bay. To learn more about the these watersheds, improvement projects already implemented in the Alley Creek watershed and the future development of the Alley Creek LTCP, click here.

The Alley Creek LTCP is due to DEC in June 2013. DEP will be conducting public outreach throughout the LTCP development process. Check back often for public participation materials and meeting announcements.

Alley Creek LTCP Kickoff Meeting (October 24, 2012 – Alley Pond Environmental Center)

Attendees of the Alley Creek Kickoff Meeting learned more about Alley Creek and Little Neck Bay waterbody and watershed characteristics, Alley Creek CSO improvement projects, the Alley Creek LTCP development process and schedule and the public participation plan and schedule. DEP and DEC staff were available to answer questions and present information specific to Alley Creek, DEP’s CSO program and the LTCP process. A summary of the meeting, public comments received and responses from DEP and DEC is available to download:

• Alley Creek Kickoff Meeting Summary

A copy of the event’s advertisement, agenda and presentation are available for download:

• Alley Creek Kickoff Meeting Advertisement
• Alley Creek Kickoff Meeting Agenda
• Alley Creek Kickoff Meeting Presentation

Alley Creek LTCP Meeting Announcements

Check back soon for future announcements!

On September 12, 2012, DEP attended the Queens Borough Cabinet Meeting and presented information on public outreach for the Alley Creek LTCP to Queens Borough President Helen Marshall and Queens Borough Cabinet members. A copy of the presentation is available for download:

• September 2012 Queens Borough Cabinet Presentation

Alley Creek Public Participation Materials

An informational summary on Alley Creek and the Alley Creek LTCP is available for download:

• Alley Creek Summary

The LTCP Public Participation Plan describes the methods DEP will utilize to raise awareness about, foster understanding of and encourage input on the development of the Alley Creek LTCP. The LTCP Public Participation Plan is available for download:

• LTCP Public Participation Plan

Alley Creek Waterbody/Watershed Facility Plan

The Alley Creek Waterbody/Watershed Facility Plan (WWFP) was submitted to DEC in June 2009 and was the first step toward development of a LTCP for Alley Creek.

• Alley Creek WWFP

LTCP Feedback

If you wish to submit comments or suggestions on the Alley Creek Long Term Control Plan, please email them to ltcp@dep.nyc.gov.

If you wish to sign up to receive LTCP Program announcements, please click here and include your name and contact information in the body of the email.