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A Free Tour on the Tug Cornell

City of Water Day
New York, NY

The tour is part of the City of Water Day Teach-In series. The 1972 Clean Water Act represented a radical departure from previous federal water quality legislation. Since the Act's passage we have made a great deal progress to restore the quality of water in the New York - New Jersey Harbor.

Despite the vast improvements in the health of our harbor action is still needed to maintain this valuable ecosystem.

Travel on board the Cornell, a historical tugboat, to learn about the natural ecology of the harbor, resource conservation, and how we can leverage the public process to clean up some of our most contaminated waterways. This environmental excursion of the harbor will challenge visitors to view the waterfront as a place that is continually shaped by the intrinsic relationship between people and nature.

Note: This tour leaves from Yankee Pier on Governors Island. Plan to arrive at Governors Island at least 45 minutes before your tour to allow time to participate in the City of Water Day festival and make your way to Yankee Pier. You will pick up tickets at the ticketing table, located on the walkway to Yankee Pier. Present your ID or a print out of your reservation confirmation to receive your tickets. Please arrive at the ticketing table 15 minutes before the tour to pick up your tickets. Tickets not claimed 15 minutes before the tour may be given to those in the standby line.

Kid Friendly: No

Dog Friendly: No

Non-Smoking: No

Wheelchair Accessible: No

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