This year, through the wonderful support of Long Island Community Foundation, SPLASH was able to develop literature and teaching materials to help boaters and marina operators understand the best practices as determined by NOAA & the EPA. Powerpoint guided presentations and brochures are offered to fishing clubs, safe boating classes and other small groups…
Funds 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…
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…