The River Wild: Bikes and Scooters Are Ending Up Six Feet Under in The Bronx - Streetsblog New York City
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These juvenile fish are a symbol of life returning to the river. But the juxtaposition is disturbing: These discarded scooters carry lithium, heavy metals, toxic materials. They're a hazard not just to the ecosystem, but to our staff, too. These electric batteries can explode if damaged or mishandled.
We don't have the luxury that other conservancies and parks partners have to receive funding from the local business community and the immediate ZIP code surrounding the park. It's a tremendous burden on our limited resources.
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