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Jamaica Bay, A Living Wilderness

April 23, 1999

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Joel A. Miele (Commissioner, Department of Environmental Protection) details the city's efforts to restore and protect Jamaica Bay, wetlands within the boundaries of New York City. Miele covers Jamaica's Bay's history as a city project, and the more recent efforts to control pollution, such as floatable controls, landfill remediation, and improvements to the sewage system. Stan Altman (Chair, Board of Trustees, City Club of New York) introduces the speaker and moderates the Q&A session. Recorded on April 23rd, 1999 at the National Arts Club

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