Why Is Our Lake Off-Limits?: Inside Eastside's Polluted History Storey Anita
Why Is Our Lake Off-Limits?: Inside Eastside's Polluted History Storey Anita Sixth graders Anika Veerkar, Benicio "Benny" Flores, and Libby Abrams live a short drive from a small lake, but they've…
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Why Is Our Lake Off-Limits?: Inside Eastside's Polluted History Storey Anita
Sixth graders Anika Veerkar, Benicio "Benny" Flores, and Libby Abrams live a short drive from a small lake, but they've never been swimming in it. When Benny's out-of-town uncle brings him fishing gear as a present, only to find out no one is allowed to fish in the lake, the friends determine their next big question to explore: Why is the lake off-limits? It's closed off as a "Superfund" site, a mysterious phrase they've never heard elsewhere.
Anika, Benny, and Libby are neighborhood friends--and known to be relentlessly curious. As the friends interview their neighbors and explore their community's history, they'll find that not being able to swim or fish in the lake might actually be a good thing. They're always asking questions, and their interest in sharing the answers has led them to start an online newsletter.
Encouraged by their parents, they venture out into the community to