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Rockaway Rain Reuse System

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who:

Rockaway Waterfront Alliance

what:

We will tackle issues surrounding storm water management by maximizing the potential uses of water by designing and constructing water catchments system.

impact area:

Waste

amount needed:

$345

raised so far:

$240

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IOBY News

Brian Lehrer Brings ioby Back on WNYC

12/22/09 by ioby

Brian Lehrer invited us back to follow up on the Uncommon Economic Indicators piece from March before we launched the site. Take a listen to hear some of our milestones of the year, and to hear fellow New Yorkers' New Year's resolutions.

Five New Projects from Brooklyn, Manhattan & Queens need your help!

10/20/09 by ioby

Added Value, the Red Hook farming group whose name has become nearly synonymous with "sweat equity" has increased their productive land to include a 3-acre stretch on Governor's Island. They need to purchase a rototiller to cultivate its farm there, which will bring increased production, youth employment and educational activities. Help them out.

PS 11's student-run Farm Market sells local, organic produce from a New York State Farm CSA to the neighborhood surrounding the school. They need your help to buy a tent.

Help Your Park on Oct 24

10/14/09 by ioby

Celebrate It's My Park! Day by getting involved in a park near you. Organized by Partnerships for Parks in the spring and fall, It's My Park! Day is a great way for New Yorkers to rediscover the open space and patches of grass in our neighborhoods.

Project Updates

Dear Driver NYC Spring Outreach Campaign

New Videos

1/29/10 by DearDriver

Hi all,

We have been working on a bunch of new videos. You can see them on www.DearDriver.org or on our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/DearDriver

Leave a comment and let us know what you think!

Cheers,
Erik (& Josh)

P.S. 107 Sunshine Garden

Edible garden news

1/29/10 by ioby

New York Daily News says it's one of fifteen reasons to love Brooklyn and dubs it the garden-to-cafe movement.

Solar Arbor at 6/15 Green

Look Inside 6/15 Green's Solar Arbor