Wallkill River 'Boat Brigade' Identifies Pollution Concerns
June 6, 2015
Arthur Cemelli documents seepage at the Popp Memorial Park boat launch on the Wallkill River. (Photo by Dan Shapley / RIverkeeper)
An oily sheen was visible on parts of the orange-colored seepage. (Photo by Dan Shapley / Riverkeeper)
Arthur Cemelli documents a dry-weather discharge from a pipe in the Wallkill River.
One of two pipes identified with discharges, despite recent dry weather.
One of dozens of painted turtles seen in the Wallkill River. (Photo by Dan Shapley)
Patricia Henighan, Arthur Cemelli and Brenda Bowers paddle the Wallkill River. (Photo by Dan Shapley)
The Wallkill River, looking downstream from Popp Memorial Park in the hamlet of Wallkill. (Photo by Dan Shapley)
- New Paltz: Saturday, June 27, 8 a.m.
- Rosendale: Saturday, July 25, 9 a.m.
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