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New Island Water Quality Study
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Looking East on New Island along an old railroad bed. Already cutting across a majority of New Island this would be the ideal passageway to construct a Greenway.
In the image above on New Island there is a fork in trail. Historically, when the railroad was in operation, this fork allowed for the management of railroad cars. The railroad bed influences the hydrology on New Island by "isolating" the northern side from the Susquehanna River.
On the western edge of New Island looking towards the northern boundary of New Island is I-88. You can see just how close this major highway is to New Island. The interstate (along with the Susquehanna River to the south) plays a major role in isolating New Island from human development. |
Skunkweed, as seen in the picture above on New Island is a dominant type of vegetation in the riparian zone of New Island. Termed skunkweed, in part because of its foul odor, it is an indicator species of a wetland.
"Trash Island" best describes the image above on New Island. This is a common "feature" of New Island. Perhaps with some funding it would be possible to restore this pristine environment as well as educate the public of the importance of these riparian wetlands through the Greenway project.
With the Susquehanna River in the far background, you can see a riparian wetland on New Island. Located in the River's floodplain, these wetlands serve as a natural buffer for floods. |
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