In 1996 the EPA Brownfields Program, through its partnership with the US National Park Service Rivers & Trails Program, launched the Groundwork USA Initiative, modeled on the work Groundwork had been doing in the UK. Despite a decade of unparalleled economic expansion, hundreds of inner city and rural communities across America remained mired in poverty and blight. The Groundwork approach – practical projects, local empowerment, and sustained focus – is a way to deal with the revitalization and renewal of these places.
What's New
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Green Team’s Ashley Perez is Quoted in The Wall Street Journal!
On Friday, July 19th, The Wall Street Journal ran an article in its Metropolis section about the newly implemented once a week trash pick-up in Yonkers which is having devastating effects on Yonkers streets. The Wall Street Journal contacted Groundwork to see if we could connect them with community members [...] Click Here
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The Science Barge Featured in Scholastic Magazine!
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Position Announcement: Groundwork USA National Services Director
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Groundwork would like to issue a big “thank you” to the Americorps Badger IV crew!
Saw Mill River Coalition
The Saw Mill River Coalition was established in 2001 to rebuild river advocacy in lower Westchester County communities through which the river flows on its path to the Hudson. The Coalition is a dynamic partnership of nonprofit groups, government agencies, municipalities, businesses and community members.
The Coalition's mission is to help people revitalize, protect and enjoy the Saw Mill River. Click Here
The Science Barge
The Science Barge offers hands-on activities in renewable energy, nutrition, carbon footprint, conservation, and the Hudson River Estuary! Activities are best for ages 5-10. $10 per child (need-based scholarships available). Sundays, starting July 11th, from 2:00 to 3:30. Come build, explore, experiment, and eat! Registration recommended. E-mail emily@groundworkhv.org or call us.
Teachers! Start booking your school field trips or professional development classes for Fall and Spring! Spaces fill up quickly. Call 914-375-2151 or e-mail Gwen@groundworkHV.org.
Public Tours: Saturdays & Sundays 12-6pm. Suggested donation of $3. Free for Children under 10 years of age!
Interested in volunteering on The Science Barge? Open volunteer hours: Thursdays 6pm-8pm & Sundays 10am-12pm. Feel free to stop by and get involved! Click Here
Events & Workshops
Wine & Cheese on The Science Barge
Come celebrate and support The Science Barge and the New York Solar Energy Society on Friday, July 30th! From 6-9pm the Science Barge will be hosting a gathering complete with wine, cheese, and the sound of jazz music floating over the Hudson from [...] Click Here
Community Supported Agriculture
In Yonkers, design and economy has resulted in a neighborhood with no place to buy high quality food within walking distance. As a result, chronic health problems related to poor nutrition -- like obesity, diabetes and heart disease -- are epidemic.
To counter these problems, Groundwork created a program to sell fresh, organic vegetables close to [...] Click Here