It is refreshing to read articles about the positive impacts being made on the environment. Our society needs more initiatives such as the Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda. This article demonstrates that with time and effort progress can be achieved to clean and restore the Hudson River’s ecosystem.
It was interesting to read about all the various species that resided in the Hudson River that were gradually being returned and bred by the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve and other programs. It is important that we gather as much information and research as possible to better gage problems and solutions for the environment. Therefore, this agenda is collaborating with numerous educational and research foundations to identify potential implementations to restore tidal shorelines and almost extinct animals and to clean the water for recreational and drinking purposes.
I was shocked to hear that people actually swam in the Hudson River. I have always envisioned the Hudson as a dark, barren river. After so many years, the river has become so polluted by people, factories, and other human constructions. It is frustrating to imagine that we can use this river for drinking water and save money, instead of having to source our water from upstate New York. Finally, I am glad to read that many organizations are focused on a collaborative effort to reduce the detrimental effects humans have on the Hudson River; it is time for change – whether it is immediate or long-term!
