River Cartoons

"I was sent down to the minors and from there to Europe, and one thing just led to another."

"It could use some wasabi."

Headwaters Of The Gowanus Canal

"I believe jazz did come up the Mississippi, Ted, but not quite as far as East Moline."

A man fly fishing forms a fish with his line.

"All I can figure is that he must have been inspecting the water quality of our lakes and rivers when he became entangled in cement."

The Problem

Upside-down Reflection

Broken Beaver Dam

"And you thought I couldn't find Hudson River views in your price range."

"He has a very deft touch."

"One day at a time, Ethel, I take it one day at a time. So far this year, it has been the usual assortment of useless junk. Last week, he located a dump scow, and he spent all this week dragging a 1929 Ford engine block out of the river. . ."

"Probably a different guy."

"Do you have a moment to talk about toxic waste?"

Crossing the Nachos Grande

"To me, the Hudson is much more than a river - it's a moat."

"Larry and I decided to swim up separate streams this year."

"No kidding …? This is my first reunion, too."

"Hey, pal, you're sitting on my wife."

"Mr. Whitlocke can't speak to you now. He's sculling on the Charles."

Mobster R&D

"No doubt about it. Scientifically speaking, knowledge of the river will expand in direct proportion to the length of Mr. Van Gundy's new air hose."

"I'd really like to help, but I'm just managing to keep my head above water myself."

"Bob was raised in the wilderness by salmon."

Canal Street