Bellman's Creek (IMAGE) Rutgers University Caption Bellman's Creek in Ridgefield, New Jersey, is one of many tidal tributaries of the Hackensack River estuary, the main waterway in the New Jersey Meadowlands. Mercury can move from highly contaminated tributaries such as Berry's Creek through the Hackensack River and end up in less contaminated tributaries, such as Bellman's Creek, that provide critical habitat for resident and migratory wildlife. Credit John Reinfelder/Rutgers University-New Brunswick Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.