Waterfront Alliance

The Waterfront Alliance began as a project of The Municipal Art Society of New York. It became an independent organization in 2007 when a group of leading activists, businesses, foundations, and civic organizations came together with the goal of making the New York and New Jersey harbor a shared, resilient, and accessible resource for all. Since then, the Waterfront Alliance has grown into an alliance of more than 1,100 organizations working together to bring about real change to our region’s waterways and 700 miles of shoreline, and the greater nation at large.

After more than a decade and a half of leading the charge in how the New York metropolitan region views and uses its harbor, and with more than 1,100 Alliance Partners committed to bringing real change to our region’s 700+ miles of coastline, the Waterfront Alliance is leading the charge to inform and challenge the region’s response to sea level rise and coastal storms. Our crucial, long-term focus is on increasing waterfront accessibility for all, advocating for a working waterfront that is a vital source of business activity, preparing our most-impacted communities for the climate crisis, and educating the next generation of waterfront stewards. We achieve change through collaborations, education, our own initiatives and campaigns, and by inspiring others to become changemakers.

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Donate Your support will help us ensure that the New York–New Jersey metropolitan region is better prepared for sea level rise and coastal storms, and home to accessible and healthy shorelines, clean water, and thriving working waterfronts.

Volunteer Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Waterfront Alliance! Volunteering serves a vital role in helping us achieve our mission. Whether you have a few hours or want to commit regularly, we welcome individuals of all backgrounds and skill levels. Please fill out the form below to let us know more about you, your interests, and your availability. We’ll be in touch soon with next steps.