When taking our trip to Castle Island yesterday we could see the importance of clean water. The man made bay would not have been as popular if people were not able to swim, fish, or enjoy the views of the water. Not only does this water have a good intrinsic value for South Boston, but it also creates a nice place for people to hang out and spend their summer. It is a very convenient location to get to, unlike many of the other Islands you are able to drive down Day Blvd to get to Castle Island allowing people who many not be comfortable with a boat ride to explore and enjoy the sites on hand.
I lived just outside of Chicago for a while up on Lake Michigan, and if I had to think about the water quality, it would have changed the complete economic development of the town. Real Estate, commercial profits, and customer satisfaction all rely on clean water, and without it our economy would continue to suffer.
I think that this Harbor clean up project is essential for the economic growth of Boston, and it will be the focal point of the cities infrastructure in years to come. I hope that future generations will appreciate the beauty and necessity of the water in the harbor, and will continue to purify and prevent it from once again becoming dirty.
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