- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Newtown Creek Shoreline Cleanup by Canoe
ORGANIZATION: Riverkeeper Inc.
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/newtown-creek-shoreline-cleanup-by-canoe-queens-registration-33326347001
Join HarborLAB and Riverkeeper for a cleanup of Newtown Creek by boat, plus a seed ball and planting project, on Saturday, May 6, 2017 for the 6th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep, a day of service for the Hudson River.
Volunteers should meet at HarborLAB, located at 53-21 Vernon Boulevard. The cleanup (by land and boat) will stretch from the meeting point through 58th Road in Maspeth. Parking is plentiful within three blocks of Vernon Boulevard.
We ask all Sweep volunteers to wear sturdy shoes or boots, clothing that they can get dirty, and bring a hat, sunscreen, a reusable water bottle and snacks. Please bring a change of clothing and note that local restaurants and business restrooms will need to be used. For safety reasons, the by-boat portion of this site is not suitable for elementary-aged children.
Questions? Contact Riverkeeper at sweep@riverkeeper.org or site leaders Erik Baard at volunteer@harborlab.org.
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About Riverkeeper Inc.
Location:
20 Secor Road, Ossining, NY 10562, US
Mission Statement
Riverkeeper's mission is to protect the Hudson River and the drinking water supply for 9 million New York City and Hudson Valley residents.
Description
Riverkeeper's mission is to protect the environmental, recreational and commercial integrity of the Hudson River and its tributaries, and to safeguard the water supply for 9 million people in New York City and he Hudson Valley.
Major ongoing campaigns include Close Indian Point, Crude Oil Transport Risks and Hudson River Water Quality.
Since our founding in 1966, our organization has championed the rights of citizens to stop pollution, and reclaim waterways for swimming, fishing and other public uses. We have brought hundreds of polluters to justice and helped found the Keeper movement that now boasts over 200 organizations worldwide devoted to protecting local waterways.
Investigations and cases often start with a simple phone call or e-mail from a citizen watchdog, or someone hailing our patrol boat out on the river with a tip. On the river, Capt. John Lipscomb patrols the 150-mile Hudson River Estuary from New York City to Waterford monthly, to investigate and stop pollution.
We serve a diverse population, from urban dwellers residing in New York City to local fishermen and working class families who live and work in the rural Hudson Valley.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
53-21 Vernon BoulevardLong Island City, NY 11101
DATE POSTED
April 5, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15