User:Halseer78/Coney Island Creek
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Article Draft
[edit]- Plan to add a summary about the wildlife and environmental issues regarding the creek in the introduction/lead
History
[edit]- Add economic factors and losses related to the creek since it is a fishing pier and there are many organizations and residential areas near it
Current status -> (Current Projects and Status of the Creek)
[edit][Will add the following information to this subsection and make this subsection its own section (Current Projects and Status)]
- In a site inspection, the EPA found toxic levels of cyanide, iron, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the sediment and surface water samples of the Coney Island Creek.
- However, the EPA has not yet called for an official cleanup of the creek or designated it as a Superfund site despite the community still using the creek for recreational purposes.
- Add information about restoration projects that have reduced the toxicity of the creek using information found on the official NYC Department of Environmental Protection website. -> (Projects have reduced the sewage content by 68%).
[ New sections to be added: ]
Toxicity in the Creek
[edit]- List all of the pollutants spilled into the creek such as oil, sewage from an apartment complex, construction, and more!
- Add some information regarding toxic waste pollution and DDT spillage in the creek
- Mention the toxic oxygen levels
Effects on Wildlife
[edit]- Add a section about wildlife such as fish, harms to the environment, humans, and wildlife, and possible solutions and ongoing efforts to clean the creek by organizations such as the Billion Oyster Project.
- Currently the Billion Oyster Project is helping revive and establish the oyster population.
- The oysters will help improve the water quality of the creek by purifying the water to get rid of pollutants left by sewage waste and toxic chemicals.
References
[edit]- Adams, Rose (2019-10-03). "Selfless shellfish: Environmental do-gooders plant oysters to clean up Coney creek • Brooklyn Paper". www.brooklynpaper.com. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- "Coney Island Creek - DEP". www.nyc.gov. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- "CONEY ISLAND CREEK Site Profile". cumulis.epa.gov. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- "Coney Island Creek: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly!". Coney Island History Project. 2017-05-10. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- Parks, Jessica (2021-10-19). "Coney Islanders blast health risks from construction of incoming ferry landing after suspected oil spill • Brooklyn Paper". www.brooklynpaper.com. Retrieved 2024-10-28.