KEY PROJECTS:
Whether through the planning of a "Greater Rockaway" or our continual efforts to keep the coast clean and accessible for the public to enjoy, we are always looking for new ways to improve quality of life for the Rockaway community.
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The re: Rockaway ProjectHundreds of individuals, businesses, religious groups, government agencies and other nonprofits have come to assist in volunteer efforts throughout the Rockaway Peninsula. RWA will help to connect people in need to these resources in order to stabilize their lives and work to establish more long-term plans to influence the rebuilding of the Rockaways as a more environmentally-resilient community. |
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Project RISE: FirehouseRISE will be a place for emerging artists, and scientists alike to connect with local residents and visitors to the Rockaways through programming and public art exhibitions to raise awareness of the natural environment and increase the vibrancy of the local Rockaway community. |
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Rockspot: Bike ToursEstablished by RWA as a community- led collaborative to promote public waterfront access and to raise a greater appreciation for New York City's longest and most spectacular waterfront. Come explore the Rockaway Peninsula on foot, or by bike and bring your stories that shape how YOU define the Rockaways! |
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A Greater Rockaway: 2020is a community-driven waterfront plan that has brought together local insight to enhance 11 miles of one of New York City's greatest waterfront resources and establish key priorities established by the community itself. |
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Documentary: Rockaway StoriesRWA collected stories from local people across the Rockaway Peninsula to document what happened in the neighborhoods affected by the storm and to get their vision for future rebuilding efforts in the Rockaways. |
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Resiliency Speaker SeriesPart of The re: Rockaway Project, RWA is hosting this free educational series of workshops, focused on engaging the public on issues pertaining to environmental resiliency to support planning efforts in which local residents can take part in planning the Rockaway shoreline in this age of global climate change. |
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Success Stories:Meet Gale |
Gale is the parent of two elementary school children who have taken part in the RWA Aqua 101 Summer Program for two consecutive years. Gale has seen a real impact on her children's lives through RWA programs. Hear more about Gale's story.
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