The design team is preparing for a debris removal pilot study, scheduled to begin in the summer of 2016. The pilot study will take place in the 4th Street Turning Basin of the Gowanus Canal. The purpose of the study is to:
- Clear obstructions preventing navigational access
- Evaluate different equipment types for removing debris
- Evaluate environmental monitoring approaches to measure air and water quality
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