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04/24/2025

04/14/2025

Wolfes Pond Spill Update

Photos from last night, this morning, and this afternoon.

We’re incredibly proud of our volunteers—some of the best you’ll find anywhere. Aside from a short four-hour break overnight, members of our organization have been on-site, rotating in shifts to monitor the situation, document developments, and offer assistance in any way we can—physically or informationally.

At this time, the spill is being handled by local and state agencies. We’re deeply grateful for their response and continued presence.

We ask that anyone planning to hike, ride, or visit the area, please stay clear of the affected zone.

While no official reports have been released yet, it’s just common sense: do not fish, or harvest anything from this waterway until we hear otherwise. If you or someone you know frequents this area for fishing, please spread the word.

We’ll continue to provide updates as we get them.
Thank you for your support and vigilance.

04/14/2025

A Tough Day on the Trails – Wolfes Pond Park

Today started like any other—a great ride checking in on our local trails. But that changed quickly when we came across what we initially thought was spilled paint.

After further investigation and reporting it to the proper authorities, preliminary results indicate that the substance is possibly home heating oil.

We’re incredibly thankful we were there to spot it and report it immediately. Huge thanks to the fast response from the NYC DEP, Staten Island based US Coast Guard, DEC, NRC, and all others involved who are treating this situation with the seriousness it deserves.

While we don’t know the full procedure ,severity or scope of the cleanup, we can confirm that as of 10 PM, the spill still remains in Wolfes Pond Park.

We urge everyone to stay clear of the area, and please be aware: this is a flammable substance. Exercise extreme caution—no open flames or sparks anywhere near the site.

We will continue to stay vigilant and provide updates as we get them.