STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A group of Staten Island kids recently offered a local hand to a group of city officials hoping to check on the health of one of the borough’s waterways.
Students and scouts from the Saint Clare School in Great Kills and Boy Scout Troop 25 joined officials with the Department of Environmental Protection in their annual count of juvenile eels at the Richmond Creek Bluebelt.
“The yearly eel count at the Richmond Creek Bluebelt offers a wonderful chance for young New Yorkers to explore this intricate ecosystem that supports many species, and to understand the importance of keeping our waterways clean and healthy,” said Environmental Protection Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala. “I’m grateful to the Saint Clare School and the Boy Scouts for their ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and their continued involvement in this unique program.”…