About the SPLASH Education Program
Professional Development for Teachers
Preventing marine debris is within our immediate control as the human contributors to the Long Island ecosystem. It is by personal choice, through exploration of the issues, that environmental threats are reduced. By exposing individuals to both the beauty and the hazards of the bays in equal measure, SPLASH has seen long lasting results. Pride and stewardship of our waterfront and marshlands influence the everyday land based activities; shopping, car washing, lawn care – the normal suburban activities that take place in our south shore communities. Recognition of individual responsibility for the handling of microplastic consumables, packaging and chemicals provides folks with a pro-active position, and with that comes their quest for deeper knowledge.SPLASH Headquarters – 202 Woodcleft Avenue Freeport, NY 11520
In past generations, Long Island’s infrastructure was not a featured public-school curriculum topic. Making the connection between our infrastructure and the environment could have reduced the great threats to the island and more specifically, the South Shore Estuary Reserve. At this very moment, huge decisions are being considered that affect our wastewater treatment (Bay Park Water Reclamation Facility) and available drinking water (Magothy, Lloyd Aquifer contamination/overuse). Long Island is at a very important moment in its infrastructure history. Providing educators with tools to expose their students to the issues and the tools to explore solutions is our best move as they yearn for meaningful ways to employ Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) in their classrooms.Program delivery history:
2013-14 student attendance = 1941
2014-15 student attendance = 2334
2015-16 student attendance = 2668
2016 -17 student attendance = 2234
2017 -18 student attendance = 4227