Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance Panel Discussion: Reclaiming a Resource: The Threatened East River

The East River is home to a rich mix of flora and fauna despite the effects of runoff from city streets and tons of treated sewage. A panel will discuss what needs to be done to make the river safe for boating, swimming, and eventually, fish consumption.

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