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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!"
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!
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...): ruclips.net/video/502GVo0rqBo/видео.html ruclips.net/video/CyGmRaadsPE/видео.html
@@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
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
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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.
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. 🌱🌻🌱
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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: ruclips.net/video/502GVo0rqBo/видео.html ruclips.net/video/CyGmRaadsPE/видео.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...
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.'
@@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.
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.
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...!!! 👍 👍
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
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!
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!
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.
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.
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
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 😇
I wish the state would remove all the man made dams. I live near the Bronx river and that is easiest solution to the flooding problem every time a big storm comes.
Just goes to show what people can accomplish when there’s a will, this is what should happen to all rivers and waters, we must take care of nature or nature revenge will be severe, this applies to earths biosphere, wouldn’t it be nice if we could get rid of all fossil fuel vehicles and create a green mass transportation system, eliminating the massive freeways system which create impassible barrier for wildlife, but no doubt the automotive industry would rather replace current vehicle congested highways/freeways with EVs, which requires extensive mining for rare metals, etc…
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!"
@@donHooligan hilarious isn’t exactly the term I would use, pathetically tragic, is more like it, but look at all the progress humanity has made, advance technology, nuclear and other efficient killing weapons, fossil fuels vehicles, like sucking all the past lives out of the ground, like vampires to sustain their lust for blood, and we call ourselves civilize, all for wealth and power, now that’s hilarious ..I still wonder about all that oil in the ground, perhaps the earth recycles that energy, thru volcanic activity, in ways we don’t yet understand, but instead we are poisoning earth atmosphere with co2, like Venus, which is the hottest planet in the solar system..
@@tomjohn8733 "progress" ...but this train leads to a canyon with no bridge, just an imminent crash. people won't let me off the train, and criticize me for wanting to stop it or re-direct it. ...and their "God, he stole the handle... and the train, it won't stop going....no way to slow down." (their God is Mammon, by the way....Capital)
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.
India should learn a lesson from USA since they have sincerely cleaned up New York city's prime water source Bronx River within 3 decades time frame.It is a shame that there has been constant political gimmicks instead of sincere efforts being made in the process of cleaning up two holy Hindu rivers of India-Ganga and it's tributary Yamuna.
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.
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.
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 😇
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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!"
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!
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...):
ruclips.net/video/502GVo0rqBo/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/CyGmRaadsPE/видео.html
@@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
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
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
TY 🙏 we are dedicated to making solutions based content, and the best solutions do come from positive stories and the results of the success 💚
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.
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!
Why don’t you turn back the clock on New York and make it as it would’ve been in Ichabod cranes time
Speaking of which when did Ichabod Crane live what year
1790
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.
Fishing is actually worse by where I live because of overfishing by immigrants
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.
@Imani Please do share some of those video's. Would love to see other areas that are being made better.
Great work! Your sharing will bring more!
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.
never knew who Robert Moses was. thanks for your comment.
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!!
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.
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. 🌱🌻🌱
@@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288 Thanks for your comment. Never knew anyone in congress gave a hoot. I see many tress being planted.
This is amazing and makes me feel hopeful. Every river needs respect and love.
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.
Update 2022: it's dried up 😋
What an amazing accomplishment of community. ❤️
Humans that care about the earth, bless you guys!
I love the public edible gardens! This should be everywhere !
Love the program that allows residents to use boats on the river, excellent way to encourage community participation and involvement.
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.
Honestly your videos really give me hope🙏🏽
We need more beautiful site's like that throughout every city in America.
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!
Experienced this first hand. Went on a canoe tour on the river and it was great.
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.
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.
The best of what people working together can achieve!
Great video, please keep making them. Everyone benefits from clean water ways.
New York remains a jewel for America. Very glad to see this presentation.
Incredible! We need more coverage of this wonderful movement
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.
this is cool as heck and hopefully they continue to improve the river
Beautiful report, thank you for sharing this with us!
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.
Every child should plant a tree, bush, flower or vegetable with a parent or teacher.
It will teach them about nature and the environment.
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:
ruclips.net/video/502GVo0rqBo/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/CyGmRaadsPE/видео.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...
@@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?
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.
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.
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 .
The world owes its volunteers everywhere so much !
Those people are true heros for the planet. God bless them!
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.
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.
I KNOW THE RIVER VERY WELL .
I LIVED 2BLOCKS AWAY VYSE AV& BPS .
THE RIVER WAS AN OPEN CESSPOOL !
Beautiful that the positive timeline seems to be coming through after all❣
Super 😭😭😭😭... Lot river.
I agree 💖💖💖
As a Bronx native, I say , Thank You!
this is what we need to put our energy if we want to continue living in this world !
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.
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.
@@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.'
@@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.
@@falcoperegrinus82
Why were you so combative first?
@@b_uppy I wasn't at all, wasn't trying to be. 🤷♂
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.
Brings tears to my eyes. Gratitude.
Tears in mine also, it's a very inspirational story!
Awesome, I'm a chick forest technician from Montreal! You are amazing, we can do it!
Great story! If they can do that in The Bronx it can be done anywhere!!
This is why environmentalism is important!
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...!!! 👍 👍
these are the news stories we need to hear about and all these great projects that are making a difference
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
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!
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!
Good to see black Americans taking part in eco restoration work.
This will totally change the energy of the place and people around it. God bless those restoring the earth. ❤
This is so wonderful. Thank you.
Well done all involved and thank you.
This is so inspiring and makes me fill with hope!
Amazing. Love The Bronx
Living with nature is the only way for us to save ourselves...
100% and respecting nature aswell as living with it
@@LeafofLifeWorld Yep...
That eel pass took away a natural rock formation that we as children used as a slide and challenge to climb on !!
I KNOW THAT SLIDE VERY WELL !
ANY ONE REMEMBER THE HOLE IN THE SLIDE NEAR THE TOP ??
This is great, keep it clean. Looks beautiful.
This is so impressive. Respect.
There is little evidence that bison made it east of Appalachians. To say there was bison in bronx river valley is questionable at best.
I was wondering about that.
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.
This is amazing. Learned alot ❤. I love the paths near the river
That's good very good
Inspiring.... Thank you for all that you do...
Thanks 😃
hope all the rivers in US are restored
Finally another American eyesore has been improved. A very positive development. We need more such sustainable initiatives worldwide!
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.
Let's use ecosia 👍🌱🌳
I have never understood how we in the USA turn our rivers into sewers. When we need water more than ever before.
short sighted past decisions
This is fantastic.. awesome work everyone!
🙏🏼🥀🇨🇦
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
Very cool
thank you
I need to watch more videos like this.
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 😇
I wonder how many mobsters they pulled out of that river.
They ain't talking lol
I've been pissing in this river for over 30 years. I'm happy it's helping the river restore itself.
Love this!
Inspirational!
Well done. 👍
Another great vid
Beautiful
I live a few blocks away from their. Concrete Park is a nice place to chill sometimes.
LOVE THIS 😍
This is great. You should get J’Lo involved 👍🏻
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।
We need to respect the water and water ways and everything else flourishes 🌊💦
They should add rain gardens close by. Also permeable pavements. And rain water storage
NYC should be more concerned with fighting crime and homelessness.
Pollution is a pretty major issue that needs attention
who ever started this / help get it started is what we need leading in other states
Hyacinths are also widely used to filter water.
Water hyacinth are great in cleaning tropical waters!
@@b_uppy They are used extensively in San Diego's water supply.
@@TheRealBrook1968
Not so great in the Bronx...
I wish the state would remove all the man made dams. I live near the Bronx river and that is easiest solution to the flooding problem every time a big storm comes.
Just goes to show what people can accomplish when there’s a will, this is what should happen to all rivers and waters, we must take care of nature or nature revenge will be severe, this applies to earths biosphere, wouldn’t it be nice if we could get rid of all fossil fuel vehicles and create a green mass transportation system, eliminating the massive freeways system which create impassible barrier for wildlife, but no doubt the automotive industry would rather replace current vehicle congested highways/freeways with EVs, which requires extensive mining for rare metals, etc…
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!"
the arrogance of colonizers is hilarious...
@@donHooligan hilarious isn’t exactly the term I would use, pathetically tragic, is more like it, but look at all the progress humanity has made, advance technology, nuclear and other efficient killing weapons, fossil fuels vehicles, like sucking all the past lives out of the ground, like vampires to sustain their lust for blood, and we call ourselves civilize, all for wealth and power, now that’s hilarious ..I still wonder about all that oil in the ground, perhaps the earth recycles that energy, thru volcanic activity, in ways we don’t yet understand, but instead we are poisoning earth atmosphere with co2, like Venus, which is the hottest planet in the solar system..
@@tomjohn8733 "progress"
...but this train leads to a canyon with no bridge, just an imminent crash.
people won't let me off the train, and criticize me for wanting to stop it or re-direct it.
...and their "God, he stole the handle... and the train, it won't stop going....no way to slow down."
(their God is Mammon, by the way....Capital)
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.
inspiring!
God forgive us for the damage we did to our land post WWII. Very thankful it's being corrected, probably starting with Lady Bird.
Are their plans to remove the dams on the Bronx river?
Oh
So wonderful news
India should learn a lesson from USA since they have sincerely cleaned up New York city's prime water source Bronx River within 3 decades time frame.It is a shame that there has been constant political gimmicks instead of sincere efforts being made in the process of cleaning up two holy Hindu rivers of India-Ganga and it's tributary Yamuna.
I wish that population would drop to 12000
Great!
“the Bronx River Greenway is being established which connects pedestrians and psychopath”
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.
Все реально и невозможное возможно 👍
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.
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 😇