Javier Lopez

“This otter’s return is a gift, not just to the Bronx River but to the communities that have fought for 50 years to bring this river back to life.”

“This otter’s return is a gift, not just to the Bronx River but to the communities that have fought for 50 years to bring this river back to life.”

“For too long, the Bronx River was treated as a neglected afterthought, and our communities bore the burden of that neglect.”

“Today, this otter reminds us that when we invest in nature, nature responds, and when communities lead, change is possible.”