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Tappan Zee Bridge construction may be killing sturgeon
The environmental group Riverkeeper on Thursday called for a federal investigation to see if construction of the new Tappan Zee Bridge is causing the deaths of endangered sturgeon in the Hudson River. The group said 100 Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon have died since the start of construction in 2012. Many of the fish, which date back to pre-historic times, were found cut in half, severed at the head or mutilated, suggesting vessel strikes,,, Read the article here 19:46
Tappan Zee Bridge Crews To Install Sturgeon Monitors
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. – Tappan Zee Bridge crews will begin putting in acoustic receivers used to locate endangered Atlantic and Short-Nose sturgeon in the Hudson River this week, the New York State Thruway Authority announced. continued@dailyvoice
