Multi-canal clean-up nets over two tons of debris

Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, Legislator Debra Mulé, and Senator Kevin Thomas, along with Operation Splash, Barrier Brewing, No Good Burger Joint, CanDock of Long Island, and Sanitary District #2, co-sponsored the fourth Annual Sonny’s Canal House and Operation Stop Polluting, Littering, and Save Harbors on Aug. 13.

Organized by Sonny’s Canal House, the only bar and restaurant on the water in Baldwin Harbor, more than 50 volunteers went out on 4 boats provided by Operation SPLASH, along with 6 jet skis and 4 kayaks. They used grabbers and gloves provided by Sanitary District #2, to remove approximately 2,000 pounds of pollution and garbage from canals in Baldwin, Freeport and Oceanside.

Senator Kevin Thomas was another official helping the cleanup, he expressed how perfect the weather was for an outside clean-up. “It was a beautiful day to join the Baldwin Harbor community for the 4th Annual Operation Splash & Sonny’s Canal House clean-up. Long Island’s bays and waterways are among the most beautiful in New York State and protecting them is important to all of our residents,” he said.