Bronx River Alliance will collect and analyze the sources of floatable trash on the Bronx River sharing those results with the public and public officials; and educate and engage students in development and delivery of outreach projects to local businesses to help reduce trash in the Bronx and Westchester County, New York. The project will reduce 2,000 lbs. of trash entering Long Island Sound and reach 140 students in seven schools grades K-12 about the impact of litter on waterways and the Sound.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Long Island Sound Futures Fund
Project Title: Project WASTE (Waterway and Street Trash Elimination) (NY)
Organization:
Bronx River Alliance, Inc.
Project ID:
1401.17.057862
Description:
Award Amount:
$34712.22
Location:
Bronx River, Bronx and Westchester, New York