Why the Beaver?
Although it was called the “Fur Trade,” Europeans valued beavers for wool rather than fur. The rough texture of the beaver’s dense wooly undercoat made
09/01/2008
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Although it was called the “Fur Trade,” Europeans valued beavers for wool rather than fur. The rough texture of the beaver’s dense wooly undercoat made
When José the Beaver was spotted building his lodge on the Bronx River in the winter of 2007, it was a proud moment for the
Take me to the River: Discovery and Restoration of the Bronx River. By Partnerships for Parks Restoring the Bronx. Vanity Fair (April 5, 2008) A
West Farms Hero, Ma Carter Juanita Carter (a.k.a. “Ma Carter”) was a pillar of the West Farms community for over 40 years. Ma Carter had
The stories of the Bronx River are as diverse as the wildlife that live along its banks. Here we compile histories and stories of the
The Bronx River Alliance serves as a coordinated voice for the river and works in harmonious partnership to protect, improve and restore the Bronx River corridor so that it can be a healthy ecological, recreational, educational and economic resource for the communities through which the river flows.
The Alliance works in close partnership with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation and with over one hundred other partners to reclaim the Bronx River.