Local officials in Staten Island are initiating a $1.56 million dredging project at Allison Pond to improve storm drainage and flood resilience. City Council member Kamillah Hanks emphasized that preserving this pond is crucial for safeguarding homes and streets from flooding, likening its importance to the transformative Blue Belt initiative. Invasive species and silt have severely diminished the pond's depth over the years. Councilmember David Carr highlighted the bipartisan nature of flood resilience efforts, stressing the preservation of natural infrastructure to protect local communities from climate-related challenges.
"This is about more than just a pond. This is about protecting homes, streets, and lives from the kind of persistent and consistent flooding that North Shore residents know all too well."
"Preserving our natural infrastructure and protecting Staten Island neighborhoods from worsening storms and climate events is not a partisan issue-it's a shared priority."
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