City of Water Day 2024 is on Saturday, July 13
City of Water Day is a region-wide day of free, family-friendly events on or near the water!
Now in its 17th year, City of Water Day — taking place this year on Saturday, July 13 — is a region-wide day organized by Waterfront Alliance and New York–New Jersey Harbor & Estuary Program (HEP), to champion a climate-resilient New York and New Jersey harbor.
Dozens of communities across all five boroughs, Westchester and Rockland counties, and New Jersey will host events on and near the water that celebrate the importance of a resilient and equitably shared waterfront. From free kayaking to rowing to hands-on workshops, these events offer community members opportunities for fun, education, and access to their local waterfront.
Champion a climate-resilient New York and New Jersey harbor by finding an event near you!
This year’s theme centers on uniting New York and New Jersey communities in a celebration of our interconnected waters and a commitment to a brighter, more climate resilient future. Every year, HEP is able to support a select number of local organizations interested in hosting a City of Water Day event. Join us and our cosponsors Waterfront Alliance on March 13th to learn more about these grants and how to successfully apply. We’ll share more about this year’s theme, answer questions, and connect participants to seasoned CWD participants and possible partners. This is an interactive session you won’t want to miss!
By engaging the public in the benefits of habitat restoration, water infrastructure, green infrastructure, stormwater management, and other efforts that prioritize climate resilient solutions, we are collectively creating a more resilient New York and New Jersey harbor. And like every year, we are eager to work with our partners in neighborhoods across the estuary to uplift work that advances equitable access to the waterfront and educates the next generation of climate leaders.
