Natural Resources Conservation Service April 2024 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) New York State Office announces its intent to prepare an environmental impact statement for the GreenThumb Gardens Water Supply Project watershed plan, under the jurisdiction of New York City (NYC) Parks and Recreation Department GreenThumb Network, located within the Five Borough Watershed in New York City, New York. The proposed watershed plan will examine alternative solutions to address insufficient agricultural water supply to support the food production needs of the identified community gardens. The GreenThumb Community Gardens includes 254 food producing community gardens within the jurisdiction of the NYC Parks and Recreation Department. NRCS is requesting comments to identify significant issues, potential alternatives, information, and analyses relevant to the proposed action from all interested individuals, Federal and State agencies, and Tribes.