So, folks say, “ a little bit of trash here and there is okay.” Not really. If you are not yet a SPLASH Volunteer, let me share what I saw one beautiful morning… I was taking water samples on a fishing pier. The place was filthy. I am a fisherman and I always clean up…
Details…never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. ~Margaret Mead
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This 12 minute documentary explores the 22-year history of Operation SPLASH and our never-ending battle against Long Island waterway pollution.
This video is about an island in the ocean at 2000km from any other coast line. Nobody lives there, only birds and yet…you will not believe your eyes!
DetailsReynolds Channel trash cleanup benefits environment, teaches children August 3, 2014 By PRISCILA KORB [email protected] Alex Flyer, 11, left; Marc Paillex, 12; Brian Lippin, 13; and Josh Friedland, 14; all of Port Washington, pick up trash at a beach off Reynolds Channel in Long Beach on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. (Credit: Newsday / Daniel…
DetailsFunds were used to provide in depth Maritime Ecology Education to students from low-mod income areas, predominantly Freeport School District. Students were provided with rich experiences, materials and media to assist them in learning Science, Technology, Engineering and Math through the ‘Adopt a Storm Drain Program’ which covers the effects of storm drain run-off in…
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=192qRRKFCA0 The award for Environmental and Historic Preservation goes to Operation SPLASH for their efforts in protecting Long Island’s waterways and shorelines. Based out of Freeport, Operation SPLASH is a nonprofit that cleans garbage from the water and advocates for marine life.President Rob Weltner said polluting the area’s ecosystem for decades has cost Long Island precious resources. A…
DetailsOctober 4, 2013 By JOIE TYRRELL [email protected] Long Beach High School students Chandler McMillan, left, Jamie Morgenstern and Arielle McManus pick up debris in advance of the main cleanup day at a 35-acre salt marsh adjacent to the Long Beach school district’s Nike Alternative High School in Lido Beach. (Oct. 3, 2013) (Credit: Howard…
DetailsApril 29, 2013 By Sid Cassese 2013 The dechlorination facility at Nassau County’s Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant has earned the American Council of Engineering Companies’ Diamond Award for design and operation. The $5 million facility was completed about 18 months ago. The project that reused existing plant facilities was the first such installation in…
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