Fish Return to Harrison Creek - Kings Park

Fish Return to Harrion Creek, but problems still exist

Roadway debris and other man made materials flow downstream from the up-lands areas and accumulate in the freshwater wetland area which now resides in the foot print of the earlier man made pond. This pollution is unsightly, damages the quality of the water, increases erosion, is a hazard to wildlife and is creating artificial dams, adding to the flooding in the area.

These artificial dams are preventing "Killies" from swimming upstream to feed. Mosquito larvae found upstream and in the wetlands are an important source of food for these fish. Protecting the habitat for these indigenous fish has been shown to be an effective measure to reduce the mosquito population which may also reduce the risk of West Nile Fever and other mosquito carried illnesses

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• Kings
• Park
• San
• Remo
• Harrison
• Pond
• Pollution
• River
• Nissequogue
• Storm
• Runoff