NYCkayaker Bronx Kill, Riverkeeper on Water Park

[Erik Baard]

Thanks for noting the piece. Folks should check out Harry's gorgeous 
photos of people paddling the kill, especially local youths. 
Waterwire's publisher and editors can claim much of the credit for the 
piece and the fact that these lesser-known tributaries are being 
highlighted!

Also, I want to add some compelling quotations from Basil Seggos about 
the water park planned for Randalls Island that simply came too late 
for publication:


"One large concern I have is that with this kind of park water 
conservation measures thrown out the window. We've made great progress 
with things like low-flow toilets, but this effectively eliminates 
conservation measures."

Chlorinated water is supposed to sit for a week to aerate before being 
dumped. When it's discharged too soon, that's when you see big fish 
kills." He noted that in Westchester County a town pool caused fish 
kills through improper discharge.

"Another important issue is the alienation of parkland because this 
will privatize well-used ball fields."

Contrasting aquatic theme parks with access to natural reserves he 
said, "We think from a recreation point of view the harbor is 
underutilized and we have great public resources that should be cleaned 
up and taken full advantage of. We could have boating and potential 
beaches created on the waterfront. That's a more appropriate place for 
the city to set its resources, not to develop private water parks on 
public land."

Thanks again!

Erik


On Oct 13, 2006, at 2:36 PM, Harry J. Bubbins wrote:

> A great strait to paddle early or late...
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