A new non-profit called the Coastal
Steward has been formed specializing in environmental
restoration. David Johnson, the founder and award winning
environmental crusader is very excited about their
Adopt-A-Beach and Sponsor-A-Beach
programs.
Johnson who has organized the Port Jefferson Harbor
Annual Beach Cleanup for the past 17 years
has removed over 138 tons of debris from the harbor and the
Long
Island Sound. He also initiated and directed a shellfish
restoration project for the past 7 years and is responsible
for releasing over 150,000 adult shellfish into 4 sanctuaries
that he was able to get the Town
of Brookhaven to
establish.
The Coastal Steward program is needed and it's time has come.
Anyone can get involved in the Adopt-A-Beach or the Sponsor-A-Beach
programs. Individuals, businesses, civic organizations and
government agencies can all sponsor or adopt a beach. The
beach cleanups will generally take place
twice a year depending on breeding seasons, weather and several
other factors.
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For more info. call Dave Johnson at (c) 516
946-6560.
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