How The Bronx is Restoring its Ancient River System into Urban Green Oasis

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The Bronx is a borough of New York City, with a population of 1.4 million people. It’s total area is 57 square miles, of which 42 square mile is land and 15 square miles (27%) is water.
The Bronx River is a 23 mile long river that flows through the heart of The Bronx emptying into the East River, Starting at Kensico Dam in Upper Westchester. It is the only entirely freshwater river in New York City and up until 2 centuries ago The Bronx River passed through ancient chestnut forests, it was rich in biodiversity, with beavers, eels and an abundance of muscles and oysters.
However as the city and population expanded, it went from being a flourishing natural resource to a contaminated conduit for industrial and residential waste and up until 20 years ago the river was dirty unsafe and unusable for the community until a small group of activists decided to turn this around.
In this video we will show you how $30 million dollars have been invested into cleaning up The Bronx River, to bring back biodiversity and improve the lives of millions of people who live along the riverside.
You can also check out The Bronx River Alliance for more information.
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@LeafofLifeWorld
@LeafofLifeWorld Жыл бұрын
What do you think? Do we need more river restorations in every city, town and village? Let us know below and we will get back to you 👇💦🌳 ⏩ Watch how NY is turning into an Urban Green Oasis kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qZePZ9l12Leve2w.html
@donHooligan
@donHooligan Жыл бұрын
you utter psychos... all they did was *STOP* raping the land in that area. "restoring river system".....please. "hey...when we stop raping the planet to death...it heals....imagine that!"
@b_uppy
@b_uppy Жыл бұрын
I agree that restoration is good in as much as it is possible. Some extinct species may need substitutions and the negative assumptions about 'invasives' may need reassessment as they may be providing at least a temporary way to bring balance into the soils. Soil science is rapidly evolving and that can provide a lot of answers that may have been missing before. The fish ladders are too steep in incline and shallow in depth. Need to stop being stingy about that. Proud of my uncle who also advocates for foodways, healthy walkable spaces, etc. The 'after' certainly is beautiful. This will certainly provide health benefits as pollution is reduced, bikable/walkable pathways are increased, crime is reduced because decent people are outside more etc. The canoeing is fabulous, too!
@b_uppy
@b_uppy Жыл бұрын
Here are some important lessons on water hydrology. (Caveat--The one video does make a factual error in that it asks us to assume that conventional plowing is is okay regarding soil loss, as well flooding and soil rehydration issues, etc...): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a5ZiermgldjVcqM.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ed93oLWSxsrXgHk.html
@jamessparkman6604
@jamessparkman6604 Жыл бұрын
@@b_uppy You know I know we’re fitting Fate to happen to New York City how about it be reverted back to 1790 time when Ichabod crane would’ve been alive So that way the entire city would turn back into wilderness and animals would thrive in that area First step in the river second step the New York residence can stop having children step three anyone who passes away can have a tree pod burial step four empty buildings A concrete glass and steel can be torn down and reverted to wilderness at least a 10% of it anyway
@jamessparkman6604
@jamessparkman6604 Жыл бұрын
The more couples remain childless the empty or the city and we can refer it to 1790 that’s the year the legend of sleepy hollow took place that’s a good experiment to give people a good idea of what it was like at that time
@Aeyekay0
@Aeyekay0 Жыл бұрын
Glad this channel is around. Too many environmentalists focus on all the negatives, it’s good to see that you guys are showcases people being proactive and working to make the world better
@LeafofLifeWorld
@LeafofLifeWorld Жыл бұрын
TY 🙏 we are dedicated to making solutions based content, and the best solutions do come from positive stories and the results of the success 💚
@alainvosselman9960
@alainvosselman9960 Жыл бұрын
I have been thinking the exact same after having watched many videos on permaculture, land restore.. So many good people doing great work,... i kinda feel compelled to find a way to join a project nearby.
@umsrum
@umsrum Жыл бұрын
30 million is actually not that expensive if you think about it. Especially since this project started in the 70s. It's inspiring to see projects like this. It gives me hope for the future.
@Boo-pv4hn
@Boo-pv4hn Жыл бұрын
I love the public edible gardens! This should be everywhere !
@Imanifaith93
@Imanifaith93 Жыл бұрын
I visit all of the parks along the Bronx River and have been dedicating my time to documenting the beautiful restoration taking place via Video-Blog Posts . As a Bronx resident, it is truly a beautiful sight to witness.
@madelinedelvalle3666
@madelinedelvalle3666 Жыл бұрын
@Imani Please do share some of those video's. Would love to see other areas that are being made better.
@ecomediacompass1273
@ecomediacompass1273 Жыл бұрын
Great work! Your sharing will bring more!
@3DCGdesign
@3DCGdesign Жыл бұрын
This is a great reminder how terrible many waterways throughout the US and Canada but they were restored - the fishing and wildlife is so much better than back in the 60s-80s. It's great news that we can do this when we decide to make a change and work together!
@jamessparkman6604
@jamessparkman6604 Жыл бұрын
Why don’t you turn back the clock on New York and make it as it would’ve been in Ichabod cranes time
@jamessparkman6604
@jamessparkman6604 Жыл бұрын
Speaking of which when did Ichabod Crane live what year
@jamessparkman6604
@jamessparkman6604 Жыл бұрын
1790
@HowlingWolf518
@HowlingWolf518 Жыл бұрын
It kinda-sorta made sense back in the old days before sewers and trash collection became a thing - people'd just dump all their stuff into the creeks, and they became all brown and disgusting. Now we don't do that anymore, so by all means, let's dig them up again.
@morewi
@morewi Жыл бұрын
Fishing is actually worse by where I live because of overfishing by immigrants
@michaelplanchunas3693
@michaelplanchunas3693 Жыл бұрын
Las Vegas did the same thing 20 years ago. It restored the Las Vegas wash and the 2,000-acre Las Vegas Wetlands. Today you can walk on the trails and sidewalks of the wetlands. They serve as a filtration system, returning clean water into Lake Mead. Las Vegas recycles 90% of its water, 10% filters into the aquifer. Also, the wetlands serve as a rest stop for birds on the flyover migration route.
@nc2933
@nc2933 Жыл бұрын
Update 2022: it's dried up 😋
@rikm33
@rikm33 Жыл бұрын
Humans that care about the earth, bless you guys!
@suzanneporter2936
@suzanneporter2936 Жыл бұрын
What an amazing accomplishment of community. ❤️
@judeangione3732
@judeangione3732 Жыл бұрын
My father's family lived in the Bronx back in the twenties and thirties when it was a vibrant Jewish and Italian enclave. That damned Cross-Bronx Expressway. Robert Moses has a lot to answer for. I'm always thrilled to see the community coming together to take back / create green space and make the Bronx a vibrant space for the folks who live there now.
@shaima751
@shaima751 Жыл бұрын
never knew who Robert Moses was. thanks for your comment.
@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288
@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Now we have an opportunity to remake the cross Bronx expressway and hopefully correct at least part of the historic damage. Congressman Torres presented a plan to cover the expressway with a green area/park. Just planting that many trees would help to fight against the pollution created by the highway. Also, placing a "roof" over the car exhaust might deflect the most direct hazard to the children in the immediate neighborhood. This green approach makes so much sense on so many levels, especially because tree cover usually reduces heat and increases property values. This plan was supposed to be included in the larger "Build Back Better" legislation that was convert to a much smaller law. I'm glad the smaller bill was signed into law, because it shows that Congress can function and fund green energy even if on a smaller scale, but I'm not sure that the Cross Bronx Expressway park idea made the cut. This neighborhood deserves this repair of this horrible dysfunctional highway. Please contact Congressman Torres for further info. It's a great idea!!
@athos1974
@athos1974 Жыл бұрын
After reading the biography of Moses, "The Power Broker" by Robert Caro I was utterly disgusted by that cruel evil man. Unfortunately evil men's deeds, such as the Cross Bronx are hard to erase.
@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288
@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288 Жыл бұрын
I think Moses thought he was a genius. A dangerous self image. He definitely thought he knew better than the Bronx residents who likely lost their houses to his grand vision. YUCH I hope Congressman Torres stays in the fight. The idea of creating a park and planting trees as a kind of roof on this horrible highway sounds like a good idea! It also reconnects the two sides of the neighborhood. You can just stroll across the new park. Let's try it!! And everyone likes trees, right? Good for pollution and climate repair. 🌱🌻🌱
@madelinedelvalle3666
@madelinedelvalle3666 Жыл бұрын
@@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288 Thanks for your comment. Never knew anyone in congress gave a hoot. I see many tress being planted.
@jeanneamato8278
@jeanneamato8278 Жыл бұрын
This is amazing and makes me feel hopeful. Every river needs respect and love.
@dnavid
@dnavid Жыл бұрын
I discovered the Bronx river via the Botanical Garden where I had been hired to design trail markers. What a great place to explore thru the year and the river there gave me an antique metal handled ball peen hammer, and it still works!
@michaelhodnett3794
@michaelhodnett3794 Жыл бұрын
We need more beautiful site's like that throughout every city in America.
@jinushaun
@jinushaun Жыл бұрын
Experienced this first hand. Went on a canoe tour on the river and it was great.
@evilchaperone
@evilchaperone Жыл бұрын
Fantastic. The Detroit River has come a long way as well. When I was a kid in 80s, it was a cesspool. I went back a few years ago as a friend mine was getting married on a boat in the river. I was like wtf? Gross. Then we got out on the water. It was spectacular. I was blown away. Like an oasis in between Canada and the US. Everyone needs to become a environmentalist and do their part.
@StarDArashi
@StarDArashi Жыл бұрын
Honestly your videos really give me hope🙏🏽
@cwcobo
@cwcobo Жыл бұрын
Damn good job to all involved over the decades. Together you've restored/created a beautiful riparian wonderland for which you all can be proud.
@josephharrism.d.1056
@josephharrism.d.1056 Жыл бұрын
I was born in Bronx River Houses. My first vision on pollution was the junk/ cars/ refrigerators dumped there. What a premonition. There was also an amusement park along its banks.
@user-fn2vp1sw1h
@user-fn2vp1sw1h 8 ай бұрын
on the east side of the river when it was still open . i remember the remains of some huge old building. only the floor tiles were set and stayed in place .
@kenyonbissett3512
@kenyonbissett3512 Жыл бұрын
Love the program that allows residents to use boats on the river, excellent way to encourage community participation and involvement.
@davidvasquez6920
@davidvasquez6920 Жыл бұрын
Things like this work when you get everyone in the community involve in it, no matter who it is. It becomes a pride focus and the community will maintain it. As an ex-resident of the Bronx, I salute your efforts.
@StarDArashi
@StarDArashi Жыл бұрын
Beautiful that the positive timeline seems to be coming through after all❣
@gogopubg5774
@gogopubg5774 Жыл бұрын
Super 😭😭😭😭... Lot river.
@AhJodie
@AhJodie Жыл бұрын
I agree 💖💖💖
@Sandra-kd2ib
@Sandra-kd2ib Жыл бұрын
Great video, please keep making them. Everyone benefits from clean water ways.
@emmahardesty4330
@emmahardesty4330 Жыл бұрын
New York remains a jewel for America. Very glad to see this presentation.
@stevec404
@stevec404 Жыл бұрын
The best of what people working together can achieve!
@malahammer
@malahammer Жыл бұрын
The world owes its volunteers everywhere so much !
@cliffwoodbury5319
@cliffwoodbury5319 Жыл бұрын
this is cool as heck and hopefully they continue to improve the river
@speedzero7478
@speedzero7478 Жыл бұрын
Glad to see this. Hope there will be many more projects such as this. New York area, being so old, is in need of a lot of investment and care to reverse the damage from centuries of industrialization. I'm happy to see that even though the task is a big one, work is being done and progress is being made.
@sandramoore8903
@sandramoore8903 Жыл бұрын
Those people are true heros for the planet. God bless them!
@jayflores3947
@jayflores3947 Жыл бұрын
Incredible! We need more coverage of this wonderful movement
@KJSvitko
@KJSvitko Жыл бұрын
Every child should plant a tree, bush, flower or vegetable with a parent or teacher. It will teach them about nature and the environment.
@b_uppy
@b_uppy Жыл бұрын
Teach about planting water first. Most trees planted are not maintained after planting and die. If you consider creating a natural water source for the tree it will have a better chance of surviving: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a5ZiermgldjVcqM.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ed93oLWSxsrXgHk.html By the way bare ground plowing weather in spring or fall results in soil loss, however the one videos tries to minimize impacts. I suggest following up with videos on rainwater harvesting techniques and earthworks. It will also be helpful to remember to be careful as to which kind of tree you plant --avoid ones that may grow too quickly for a small space, or planting a tree with disruptive roots or branches too near a foundation/building-overhang or near paving/sidewalks. Another point to consider is making sure any water harvesting earthworks will avoid problems with undermining basements, foundations, etc. I suggest Brad Lancaster's videos as well as books. His latest books are the best. He has a near two hour long video on urban water harvesting that is very interesting...
@madelinedelvalle3666
@madelinedelvalle3666 Жыл бұрын
@@b_uppy Wo! Thanks 4 the info. I'm going to check out the links you posted, but which of his books do you recommend for harvesting rain water?
@b_uppy
@b_uppy Жыл бұрын
I have older editions. So how the latest editions are organized is a guess, but you'll want to observe set backs from houses, double check your work, etc. That info may be covered in edition one. You'll have to see what it says. Order From Brad's site *harvestingrainwater.* His site has his books at deep discount, he wants to help people. Actually says there is a now volume 3. Check his website for best, latest info, and most up-to date books... Yt kept taking down the updated comment... Let me know if you saw this comment, ty.
@michaelmcchesney6645
@michaelmcchesney6645 Жыл бұрын
I grew up in the Bronx and our house was only a 10 minute walk from the Bronx River. It always seemed to me that "river" was something of an exaggeration because in many places it is so narrow and shallow that it barely constitutes a stream. There is a story about the Bronx River and the Revolutionary War that is most likely apocryphal because I have never been able to find any evidence it's true. The story I heard was that a during the war, a British general had a plan to have his troops sail up the river in a ship in order to get behind General Washington's army while other British troops attacked them from the other side. According to the story, he conceived the plan from reading a map without checking with anyone familiar with the area. His troops boarded the ship which started sailing North only to become stuck in the shallow & narrow "river" which allowed Washington's forces to escape. If you believe the story, it means the Bronx River kept the colonies from losing the war. If not for the Bronx River we might all be speaking English today. ;-) I had a professor in college that taught a class on Bronx History and I asked him if he was familiar with the story, but he had never heard it before. But the story is just too good to abandon just because there is no evidence it's true.
@kenyonbissett3512
@kenyonbissett3512 Жыл бұрын
For a long time very few people knew of George Washington’s use of natural vaccination to stop a smallpox epidemic among his soldiers. Now it’s taught in middle schools. Brave leader was GW. So who knows they might have some documentation in England/America that would substantiate the story.
@user-fn2vp1sw1h
@user-fn2vp1sw1h 9 ай бұрын
I KNOW THE RIVER VERY WELL . I LIVED 2BLOCKS AWAY VYSE AV& BPS . THE RIVER WAS AN OPEN CESSPOOL !
@y.harveynorman1392
@y.harveynorman1392 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful report, thank you for sharing this with us!
@thisperson2963
@thisperson2963 Жыл бұрын
I like how they show the good under bridge passageway but when you go closer up to the city of white plains where it takes one screw up to go for a impromptu bronx River swim
@rox2346
@rox2346 Жыл бұрын
As a Bronx native, I say , Thank You!
@armaanrampadarath4436
@armaanrampadarath4436 8 ай бұрын
This will totally change the energy of the place and people around it. God bless those restoring the earth. ❤
@theartofginablickenstaff1314
@theartofginablickenstaff1314 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your nice videos! It’s great to know these restoration projects are taking place. It’s very hopeful news and valuable to share! I grew up in Valhalla, New York and spent my childhood hanging out at the Kensico reservoir and I never knew it was the beginning of the Bronx River! Very interesting!
@LeafofLifeWorld
@LeafofLifeWorld Жыл бұрын
Thank you Gina, you highlight that its important to have knowledge about your local natural areas, it helps to have a better understanding why they are essential!
@TheStryderPrime
@TheStryderPrime Жыл бұрын
this is what we need to put our energy if we want to continue living in this world !
@helloxonsfan
@helloxonsfan Жыл бұрын
Great video...!!! Been going to Bronx River Park for decades. That part of the river was always beautiful, but have seen even more welcomed improvements over the years. Much thanks & please keep up the great work...!!! 👍 👍
@b_uppy
@b_uppy Жыл бұрын
Soil scientists for the Bronx River may need to figure out why those particular invasives are doing so well there. The land (soil especially) has been altered and invasives find a niche because the natural habitat has been altered drastically and left imbalanced. It is possible the flora and fauna that kept it in balance is now extinct. It may be a good idea to figure what nearby species can be brought in to restore that balance. If it proves to be that nearby native species fail then the invasives may be the only way restoring the balance, until it is balanced once as gain... Interesting film. Nice to see this project adding to quality of life.
@falcoperegrinus82
@falcoperegrinus82 Жыл бұрын
Invasive plant species do get an advantage when the habitat is disturbed or altered, but not necessarily. Often, its just due to their sheer ability to outcompete existing native species even in areas that weren't disturbed. The native flora and fauna is still there to a large degree, especially the fauna. Native plants have a hard time persisting in many areas of NYC due to invasives, but they are still there in fragments. Some natives have been locally extirpated, but none are extinct. If you manage the invasives and work hard to control them, natives can come back on their own. Invasives will not "restore the balance". If left unchecked, they'll just completely take over.
@b_uppy
@b_uppy Жыл бұрын
@@falcoperegrinus82 Suggest you reread my comment. Your answer is simplistic and fails to counter the points I made. Key point you missed with: invasives weren't able to dominate in their native habitat because of 'brute force.'
@falcoperegrinus82
@falcoperegrinus82 Жыл бұрын
@@b_uppy Why so combative? I partially agreed with you that soil disturbance is a factor (because it can make it easier for invasive plants to gain a foothold), but it's certainly not necessarily how invasives come to dominate native plant communities. Invasive plants are aggressive: if left to gain a foothold, they grow rapidly and quickly smother, crowd out, shade out, choke out etc... native vegetation. I'm not sure you even know what an invasive species is... Species are not invasive in their native habitat because there, they exist in the context of the ecological checks and balances they coevolved with. They only become invasive when those checks are removed. e.g. when a plant or animal native to a certain ecosystem is translocated to an ecosystem it didn't evolve in. Simplistic or not, those are just the basic facts of invasive species.
@b_uppy
@b_uppy Жыл бұрын
@@falcoperegrinus82 Why were you so combative first?
@falcoperegrinus82
@falcoperegrinus82 Жыл бұрын
@@b_uppy I wasn't at all, wasn't trying to be. 🤷‍♂
@joseenoel8093
@joseenoel8093 Жыл бұрын
Awesome, I'm a chick forest technician from Montreal! You are amazing, we can do it!
@joaocosta3374
@joaocosta3374 Жыл бұрын
Ça va?
@PopCultureCarnivore1
@PopCultureCarnivore1 Жыл бұрын
Amazing. Love The Bronx
@robertbl7500
@robertbl7500 Жыл бұрын
Great story! If they can do that in The Bronx it can be done anywhere!!
@GabiN64
@GabiN64 Жыл бұрын
This is why environmentalism is important!
@steveallen3434
@steveallen3434 7 ай бұрын
these are the news stories we need to hear about and all these great projects that are making a difference
@BenBen-iv1ez
@BenBen-iv1ez Жыл бұрын
Excellent! Humans can do it better!! WE CAN RESTORE OUR PLANET! this is the only news i want to review, how human are healing and transforming the mistakes of the past and push it and boosting to the brand new version of ourselves and the mother nature. Greetings from Chile, with hope in the future, hope on deliverance.
@phil6506
@phil6506 Жыл бұрын
Well done all involved and thank you.
@ernlwjr2
@ernlwjr2 Жыл бұрын
This is so inspiring and makes me fill with hope!
@katieg3461
@katieg3461 Жыл бұрын
This is great, keep it clean. Looks beautiful.
@frankmithra6140
@frankmithra6140 Жыл бұрын
Many buildings must be torn down to expand The Zoo and Bronx Botanical Gardens. Depopulating the areas near The Bronx River is vital! God bless your work 😇
@tonics7121
@tonics7121 9 ай бұрын
This is so impressive. Respect.
@lag9765
@lag9765 4 күн бұрын
Inspiring.... Thank you for all that you do...
@LeafofLifeWorld
@LeafofLifeWorld 4 күн бұрын
Thanks 😃
@billkrebs4227
@billkrebs4227 Жыл бұрын
Nice to see, my parents grew up in Clasons Point. My grandfather was born on Elton Avenue and I was born in White Plains.... nice to see the restoration- peace from Ohio
@005Amergin
@005Amergin Жыл бұрын
This is fantastic.. awesome work everyone! 🙏🏼🥀🇨🇦
@Leontestedevorant
@Leontestedevorant Жыл бұрын
Finally another American eyesore has been improved. A very positive development. We need more such sustainable initiatives worldwide!
@laurajackson6860
@laurajackson6860 Жыл бұрын
Inspirational!
@AhJodie
@AhJodie Жыл бұрын
This is so wonderful. Thank you.
@blank.9301
@blank.9301 Жыл бұрын
Let's use ecosia 👍🌱🌳
@betsygiddins6553
@betsygiddins6553 Жыл бұрын
Love this!
@richardwilliams3839
@richardwilliams3839 Жыл бұрын
That's good very good
@batteytehoukamau9962
@batteytehoukamau9962 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@ChristaFree
@ChristaFree Жыл бұрын
I've been saying for decades that all public lands should be planted with edibles, particularly in urban areas. I like community gardens too for the cities. It's good for the citizens, the land, and the air.
@Electronic424
@Electronic424 Жыл бұрын
thank you
@LAT.MTL.
@LAT.MTL. Жыл бұрын
LOVE THIS 😍
@leechrec
@leechrec Жыл бұрын
Very cool
@scotty6124
@scotty6124 Жыл бұрын
I need to watch more videos like this.
@nneichan9353
@nneichan9353 Жыл бұрын
inspiring!
@rodrigosouto9502
@rodrigosouto9502 6 ай бұрын
Great!
@virgilwilliams2378
@virgilwilliams2378 Жыл бұрын
I live a few blocks away from their. Concrete Park is a nice place to chill sometimes.
@gamtngirl3655
@gamtngirl3655 Жыл бұрын
Brings tears to my eyes. Gratitude.
@LeafofLifeWorld
@LeafofLifeWorld Жыл бұрын
Tears in mine also, it's a very inspirational story!
@xzy89c
@xzy89c Жыл бұрын
There is little evidence that bison made it east of Appalachians. To say there was bison in bronx river valley is questionable at best.
@davidmartinez9804
@davidmartinez9804 Жыл бұрын
I was wondering about that.
@VashtiPerry
@VashtiPerry Жыл бұрын
They should add rain gardens close by. Also permeable pavements. And rain water storage
@paladintrueknight
@paladintrueknight Жыл бұрын
Good to see black Americans taking part in eco restoration work.
@angethompson6086
@angethompson6086 Жыл бұрын
Oh So wonderful news
@mastermoonstone9775
@mastermoonstone9775 Жыл бұрын
I've been pissing in this river for over 30 years. I'm happy it's helping the river restore itself.
@brianazmy3156
@brianazmy3156 Жыл бұрын
I live not far from the zoo where the river passes through and regularly fish the freshwater section. Fly fishing and spinning. All catch, photograph, and release (by choice). Mostly Bluegill, perch, & Large mouth bass. Tons of action. The section with the fruit trees, berries and such has been taken over by drug addicts, dealers, criminals, & prostitutes and should be avoided at all costs. That area is tidal and smells horrific during low tide in warm weather.
@donhancock332
@donhancock332 Жыл бұрын
I wonder how many mobsters they pulled out of that river.
@davidmartinez9804
@davidmartinez9804 Жыл бұрын
They ain't talking lol
@richiexp2
@richiexp2 Жыл бұрын
Living with nature is the only way for us to save ourselves...
@LeafofLifeWorld
@LeafofLifeWorld Жыл бұрын
100% and respecting nature aswell as living with it
@richiexp2
@richiexp2 Жыл бұрын
@@LeafofLifeWorld Yep...
@jimsecrist4222
@jimsecrist4222 Жыл бұрын
who ever started this / help get it started is what we need leading in other states
@damonchampion823
@damonchampion823 Жыл бұрын
This is great. You should get J’Lo involved 👍🏻
@harishrv
@harishrv Жыл бұрын
The only way to thank mother Earth is to maintain water body in such a way that one can see his face like a mirror in clean water।
@LeafofLifeWorld
@LeafofLifeWorld Жыл бұрын
We need to respect the water and water ways and everything else flourishes 🌊💦
@123pangolin
@123pangolin Жыл бұрын
folks done good
@justlenny5525
@justlenny5525 Жыл бұрын
Another great vid
@user-lb9wj6qy2p
@user-lb9wj6qy2p Жыл бұрын
In the 1960s Clint Eastwood was in a movie in NYC , in one part he was looking at the river , he said i am trying to see what it looked like before the Buildings were here . these Peope have done that ..
@Elena_home_tmn
@Elena_home_tmn Жыл бұрын
Все реально и невозможное возможно 👍
@Embassy_of_Jupiter
@Embassy_of_Jupiter Жыл бұрын
It's interesting how private initiatives seem to be the most effective
@jamessparkman6604
@jamessparkman6604 Жыл бұрын
I wish that population would drop to 12000
@bioswars8827
@bioswars8827 Жыл бұрын
True Eco Guards.
@frankmithra6140
@frankmithra6140 Жыл бұрын
The " Federal Government Green Deal" must limit housing and create more Urban Farms and Green Spaces! Some building should be torn down around the Bronx Zoo to expand the park! God bless your work 😇
@shalindahawkins-ps8rs
@shalindahawkins-ps8rs Жыл бұрын
@ericliu5491
@ericliu5491 Жыл бұрын
Hope 🇺🇸 biodiversity and industry can coexist for the nation’s future.
@SonaliGurpur
@SonaliGurpur Жыл бұрын
❤️👏
@jalenjose3905
@jalenjose3905 Жыл бұрын
The city of yonkers have a water treatment the converts dark water in to water for swamps every few years this water treatment releases. Dark water in to the Bronx river.
@andrewlawrence9340
@andrewlawrence9340 Жыл бұрын
Why were logs and branches removed? They help slow down the water so it can get into the water table and provides habitat for fish and other creatures.
@huntcon5070
@huntcon5070 Жыл бұрын
NYC should be more concerned with fighting crime and homelessness.
@thatoneguy611
@thatoneguy611 Жыл бұрын
Pollution is a pretty major issue that needs attention
@robingannaway8262
@robingannaway8262 7 ай бұрын
Are their plans to remove the dams on the Bronx river?
@jollyjokress3852
@jollyjokress3852 Жыл бұрын
30 Million dollars invested and an outcome of 30 billions of worth.
@greggeise1299
@greggeise1299 Жыл бұрын
“the Bronx River Greenway is being established which connects pedestrians and psychopath”
@vossejongk
@vossejongk Жыл бұрын
In the intro you see people throwing out dead wood, why? Dead wood is an excellent shelter for young fish. Also, just cutting off japanese knotweed will only encourage it to spread through its roots. So far experiments here have provided 2 "solutions": Cover the entire plant plus 6 feet around with EPDM roofing rubber, let it sit for about 5 years. this deprives the plant of sunlight and eventually it dies off. The other solution is to put tubes about 15 feet into the ground with about a foot of spacing between tubes, and freeze the entire thing mid summer with liquid nitrogen.
@pauldudley8837
@pauldudley8837 Жыл бұрын
God forgive us for the damage we did to our land post WWII. Very thankful it's being corrected, probably starting with Lady Bird.
@jacobedward2401
@jacobedward2401 Жыл бұрын
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