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Background: Eco-Cycle Project Rationality: There are 158,348 properties in New York that have greater than a 26% chance of being severely affected by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 30% of all properties in New York. New York, NY Flood Map and Climate Risk Report - Risk Factor November 17, 2023. the highest flood risk for low-income renters includes East Bronx, East Harlem, the east coast of Staten Island, southern and eastern Brooklyn, the Lower East Side of Manhattan, and southern Queens. Flood-Prone Basement Housing in New York City and the Impact on Low January 09, 2024. Governor Hochul proposed a series of policies to protect New York homes and businesses from future flooding. Actions include Creating the Resilient & Ready Program to create a flexible fund to support resiliency efforts for low- and moderate-income homeowners ahead of future storms. Governor Hochul Announces Comprehensive Resiliency Plan to ... To address the critical issue of life-threatening situations caused by flooding in homes and the contamination of nearby rivers and the Atlantic Ocean with landfill pollutants and plastic, there is a crucial need to implement large-scale rainwater harvesting projects in New York. By catching and harvesting rainwater, homeowners, renters, and the neighborhood rivers and oceans can be protected from harmful pollutants. This initiative goes beyond individual safety and environmental protection; it also benefits the city's municipal clean water supply by meeting the increasing demand from residents. Therefore, there is a significant call of duty to implement rainwater harvesting on a massive scale to prevent further environmental damage and ensure the health and safety of all New Yorkers. Project Title: Enhancing Water Resilience through Community-Based Rainwater Harvesting in the Bronx. Overall Goal: To increase water resilience and reduce strain on municipal water resources in the Bronx area by implementing rainwater harvesting systems in 50 households. Specific Objectives (SO): Specific Objective 1: Install rainwater collection systems to capture and store rainwater for non-potable uses, including irrigation, toilet flushing, and cleaning. This will reduce reliance on municipal water sources and promote water conservation. Specific Objectives 2: Conduct educational programs, community meetings, and outreach activities to raise awareness about rainwater harvesting, engage residents in the project planning and implementation process, and foster community ownership of rainwater harvesting systems, ensuring the initiative’s long-term sustainability and effectiveness.