The Eco-Canoeist

The author explains that the rangers of Jay Blanchard Park did not know who was cleaning up their river. It turned out to be Steve Nordlinger, an ex-Marine who worked to clean the river and help its wildlife. Why do you think Nordlinger worked in secret? Write a paragraph explaining why you think Nordlinger did not tell anyone that he was cleaning the river. Base your answer on your reading, but don’t be afraid to speculate. Use your knowledge of other people to think about Nordlinger’s reasons for keeping quiet.