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Mussels Filtering Polluted Water | New York City News
In a bold eco-innovation, the Newtown Creek Alliance has deployed TINA—a mussel-filled, marsh grass-lined tank that acts like a natural water filter—turning polluted Brooklyn water into clarity one tide at a time. This low-cost, nature-powered pilot project, funded by a grant, proves that ancient mussels can tackle modern pollution when given a helping hand. While small in scale, TINA’s success could inspire citywide adoption, echoing similar mussel projects already showing promise in Jamaica Bay. For now, TINA’s hibernating—its mussels returning to the creek to keep filtering—proof that…
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