Shaping the future of lower manhattan's Waterfront
From the Battery Maritime Building in the Financial District to
the Seaport up to Two Bridges (Montgomery St)
WHO WE ARE
Battery to Bridges Coalition is a community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on waterfront stewardship, climate resilience, and public access along Lower Manhattan's East River waterfront—from Montgomery Street to the Battery Maritime Building.
As major investments reshape the waterfront, we advocate for solutions that do more than protect against future climate risks. We support green-space-centered designs that strengthen resilience, improve public access, enhance neighborhood quality of life, and create lasting public benefits for surrounding communities.
Working alongside residents, stakeholders, and partner organizations, Battery to Bridges helps elevate community voices in waterfront planning, supports the continued evolution of resilience efforts, and promotes a future waterfront that is accessible, welcoming, and sustainable for generations to come.
OUR VISION
Ecology & Environmental Stewardship
Support habitat restoration, environmental education, and long-term stewardship of the East River estuary while strengthening connections between people and the natural environment.
Climate Resilience & Community Benefit
Advocate for solutions that protect neighborhoods from future climate risks while creating lasting public benefits through accessible, vibrant, and community-focused waterfront spaces.
Public Access & Recreation
Create welcoming public spaces that encourage walking, gathering, recreation, learning, and everyday enjoyment of the waterfront while expanding access to open space for surrounding communities.
EVENTS
City of Water Day 2026 celebrates what it means to live with water: being on it, near it, and connected to it. From rivers and bays to creeks and canals, our waterways are central to community life across New York and New Jersey. By getting people out on the water via kayaking, boating, learning, and exploring, we build deeper connections to the waterways that shape our region and bring communities together.
Jul 25
City of Water Day Events
All day
New Jersey, Staten Island, The Bronx & Upper Hudson, Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan
Event Details
Jul 25
City of Water Day Events
Check all events here.
Now in its 19th year, City of Water Day is a region-wide day organized by Waterfront Alliance and New York–New Jersey...
All day
New Jersey, Staten Island, The Bronx & Upper Hudson, Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan
City of Water Day Events Map
An alphabet soup of city agencies are monetizing our waterfront and planning for resiliency
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GET IN TOUCH
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114 John Street #115, New York, NY 10272, USA
Email: info@batterytobridges.org
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