March 19th, 2025 

12:00-1:00 PM EST
Zoom

How can art and advocacy reshape urban waterways and strengthen local communities? This conversation, part of CALL’s ongoing Cloudburst Project, brings together Rebecca Pryor and Cody Herrmann, moderated by Amy Motzny, to explore creative strategies for restoring and reimagining urban water systems.

The discussion will highlight the role of artistic practice in environmental advocacy, focusing on community-driven projects at the intersection of public art and ecological restoration. Speakers will share their work in revitalizing local waterways, pushing for sustainable infrastructure, and inspiring collective action.

Cody Herrmann is an artist and community organizer based in Queens.

Amy Motzny is Section Lead, Climate & Equity at NYC Department of Environmental Protection.

Rebecca Pryor is the Executive Director of Guardians of Flushing Bay