Dredging Gravesend Bay

The building of a new waste transfer station is in the works at 1824 Shore Parkway, by Gravesend Bay. In order to deepen the bay for the barges that would haul trash away, the Bay must be dregded. This has caused concern due to the toxicity of the gunk resting peacefully for now at the bottom of the bay. The sediment contains potentially harmful levels of lead and mercury according to a recent report. Disturbing the sediment may pose a threat to animals, and the humans who eat fish from the bay. State Representitive Jerrold Nadler and Assemblymen William Colten are paying close attention to the dangers and concerns of their constituents. The Department of Sanitation is moving ahead with the plan.