Dearest Poopers, If you live in New York City, you’ve probably heard by now of Wednesday’s explosion and fire at the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant. Oh, you know! The one that was spewing untreated sewage out into the Hudson until Friday evening (around 120 million gallons)? If this is news to you, check out

Dearest Poopers, First off, a big thank you to everyone who turned out last night to make the final installment in DEP’s Summer Speaker Series a great success. The diverse viewpoints of Andrew Faust, Kaled Alamarie and Dr. Paul Mankiewicz supplied fodder for an intense debate about how best to achieve “A Sustainable Future”, one

Dearest Poopers, I’ve just arrived back from exploring the deep, dark Northwoods of Wisconsin. While technically not a poop-themed trip, I did come across an fascinating artifact while sifting through a local thrift shop. I believe it is none other than Mary Poppins’ plunger! I hope that, in between your Merry Poopin’, you’ll have a

Dearest Poopers, Please forgive my delay in updating the site of late. I’ve been deep in the Northwoods of Wisconsin traveling, camping, and pooping in holes. Meanwhile, there’s so much excitement happening back in New York, with two POOP events coming up next week, and one special event I know you’ll enjoy. The POOPs! 1.

Dearest Poopers, The next panel conversation is almost upon us!  In fact, it’s TODAY at 6:30pm!   Click the flyer for directions to the Visitor Center!   A century ago, Newtown Creek had more cargo careening down the banks of Greenpoint and Long Island City than did the Mississippi. Now her docks are used to

New York City Department of Environmental Protection presents The 2nd Event in Our Summer Speaker Series at the Visitor Center at Newtown Creek Wednesday, June 1st, 6:30-8:30pm Art and Sustainability With artists George Trakas and Mary Mattingly Moderated by Shawn Shafner of The People’s Own Organic Power Project (www.thePOOPproject.org) The Visitor Center at Newtown Creek,

Dearest Poopers, While we’re waiting for Bob’s ship to come in, can I interest you in doing something forbidden this weekend? Something casual and exciting? Maybe with someone you’ve never met before? Well, dear friend, you’ve got to go cruising down Newtown Creek. ***Newtown Creek Cruise*** When: Saturday, May 21st, Departs 10:00am sharp, Returns 1:00pm

The People’s Own Organic Power Project is more than pleased to announce no less than three–that’s right THREE!–opportunities to see The Puru in action the first week in May. SUMMARY: 1. Tues, May 3, 8pm, Adult Education presents: “Social Anxiety” at Union Hall in Park Slope, Brooklyn.  I’ll be presenting on “The Agony and the