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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The Potomac river was already a lifeless cesspool before this happened, so environmental harm will be minimal because the river was already dead to begin with, thanks to five years of Trump pollution from his golf course.

That’s the sliver lining here - the river was already dead to begin with, so there’s no great loss of wildlife or animals. [/quote]

Wow, what an ignorant statement. Yes, the Potomac was already polluted. But it’s far from dead. It’s home to countless fish and waterfowl, for example. Anyone hiking among the Potomac can see these critters. [/quote]

Agree - I have walked on the canal near the sewerage spill most days for decades.

I see and enjoy a lot of local wild life and am heart broken for the nature in the affected area.

There are many types of birds (many migratory but not all) and I fear for them. Birds often in that area include great blue herons, egrets, ravens, owls, woodpeckers, seagulls, ducks, Canada geese, hawks, and more.

Other wild life that are often seen on the canal/ river include deer, foxes, otters, raccoons, coyotes, squirrels, chipmunks, turtles and more.

The canal and river trees are glorious (although challenged by invasive vines). I use the picture this app and have identified sycamores, river oaks, river birches, paw paw trees, American elms, tulip oaks, red maples, mulberry, dogwoods, Eastern redbuds, American Holly, American beech, sweet gum, black walnut trees, American beech and more.

The C&O Canal and river is a treasure trove of nature. Many volunteers spend many house tackling the invasive vines and plants. Many cyclists, pedestrians and runners enjoy the beauty every day. Prior to this many people fished on both the canal and river.

It is a unique national park and I hope it can recover quickly from this disaster. [/quote]

Even walking near the spill today, there were many birds and animals along the river and canal. … hopefully all this rain is helping to dilute the sewerage and the ecosystems will recover. The pungent smell is far better. Engineers and skilled workers are working around the clock to repair the old pipe. The bacteria levels are going down according to UMD researchers. [/quote]

I drive on the Clara Barton parkway sometimes and the only animals I ever see are deers. Nothing else. I certainly would not call that area a wildlife location. [/quote]

Driving??? The wildlife is closer to the water. You think because you can’t see any wildlife from your car that there isn’t any??? [/quote]

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