Prospect Park Lake’s new aquatic weed harvester. Image via Prospect Park Alliance.
Ruddy ducks, Canadian geese, and largemouth bass aren’t the only things you should keep an eye out for as you stroll along Prospect Park Lake. Have you ever wondered how Prospect Park cleans its lake?
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