On Thursday, March 6th, the Environmental Club went to The Great Falls in Paterson. We tested water taken from the Passaic River to find out how healthy it is for the aquatic plants and animals and will analyze our results back in the classroom. After completing our testing, we had a park ranger take us on a tour, and we learned about the history of Paterson, including how the area was chosen by Alexander Hamilton to build an industrial city because of the proximity to the falls and the river. Of course, we also learned about the environmental impacts the industry has had on the river and how we have learned to keep the river cleaner. The students and teachers had a great time.
