Gowanus Canal, Industrial canal in Brooklyn, United States.
The Gowanus Canal stretches 1.8 miles through Brooklyn, featuring four turning basins and seven bridges that connect surrounding neighborhoods.
Built in the 1860s by transforming wetlands into a shipping channel, the canal became central to Brooklyn's commercial growth during the industrial revolution.
Local residents and organizations participate in environmental discussions and initiatives to restore the canal's ecological balance through community programs.
The Environmental Protection Agency supervises an extensive cleanup operation, implementing new sewage management systems to reduce contamination levels.
The canal receives overflow from eleven combined sewer points, leading to the construction of specialized tanks capable of storing twelve million gallons.
Location: Brooklyn
GPS coordinates: 40.66694,-74.00306
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:30
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