http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/test/video5446.html NYS Education Department recognizes the merits of the partnership between Adelphi, Freeport Schools and Operation SPLASH. Watch this video and see the children’s expressions tell the real story!
On Sept 26, 2014, Professor Aaren Freeman and 27 students from Adelphi University spent the day out on the Wantagh SPLASH boat. Rob Weltner, Captain Gary Smith and his 1st mate Bill were the hosts to the students who were studying what you will find on a beach walk along the inlet and estuary. They researched…
This past weekend, Sept. 27 & 28, 2014, SPLASH was represented by some of SPLASH’s finest! The dedicated folks who provided Citizen Education included Gary Smith, Anthony Alfieri, Rob Weltner, Cynthia Kreig, Fran Tarantino (the godmother of SPLASH) and Dan & Ellen Lee. The attendance at the festival was excellent, weather was lovely and there…
here’s the haul from 9/14/14 we hunted for the white whale but found a tire, rim, and hub cap instead…and it was floating too! also found a jet ski engine cover as well…good haul people came out of their houses to thank us…nice feelings for me and my crew!! loaded the boat so much I…
Volunteer opportunities within the SPLASH Education Team include mentoring elementary, junior high and high school classes as well as small groups. As a mentor, you participate in group presentations, provide positive support and a constructive example. SPLASH mentors become good listeners, care about and develop skills in pro-active community development, and assist people to bring out strengths…
This weekend, some really dedicated American Water folks joined SPLASH volunteers at Barrister Creek They rescued 15 bags of garbage, 3 tires 1 huge piece of styrofoam plus some other smaller ones and 5 pieces of wood!
So, it sure looks like there are times when the trash you haul in can make you laugh!!!!!! Our Freeport boat has more than 120 missions accomplished to date! These guys and gals are dedicated, hard working and obviously so much fun to cruise with!
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…