The Bronx River Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to bringing the Bronx River to a fishable and swimmable state, while working with parks, local nonprofits, the government, and the community. With a goal for a greener future, the the Bronx River Alliance aims to turn a once neglected river into a new community hub.

The climate crisis is a child’s rights issue. Within this intergenerational reality is where the well-being of future generations depends upon what actions we make today. As global warming and climate change worsen, so do numerous extreme events, such as heat waves, mudslides, droughts, wildfires, and flooding. So much pressure is put onto the youth as they are being born into these already existing troubles. But is this simply pressure to change the world, or is it something deeper?

On Tuesday, June 6th, nearly one third of the entire population of the United States - 100 million people - witnessed the sky turn a hazy yellow. Phones lit up with what seemed like dozens of nonstop alerts about air quality updates, and people were advised to keep their windows closed and remain indoors. Many had no option but to wear masks again, after almost a year of having no mask mandate.