Who Was Arthur Kill?

Who Was Arthur Kill?. . , The Back Channel , Due to its location to the west of Staten Island, the Arthur Kill was originally named "achter kill" by the Dutch, translating into "back channel." The river formed millennia ago when the Hudson River became blocked by a massive chunk of ice. At that time, the Arthur Kill was the primary opening of the Hudson River leading to the Atlantic Ocean., Wildlife , HAbitat along the river provides major nesting colonies for wading birds like herons, egrets and ibises. Located on several islands in the river, these sites, or "heronries," have over 1,400 nesting birds., Transporting Highway , At 10 miles long, the Arthur Kill connects Raritan Bay with Newark Bay. An average depth of 37 feet allows for commercial ship passage to industrial locations including the Global Container Terminal at the mouth of Newark Bay. From here, goods from around the world are sent to sites all over the Northeast., A Place to Live , Despite considerable industry and ship traffic, the Arthur Kill supports a variety of habitat for plants and animals. Extensive wetlands provide food and shelter to 60 species of fish and 195 species of birds.