Thursday, October 1, 2026
Operation SPLASH, a marine conservation organization based in Freeport, partnered with employees of Reworld, a sustainable waste solutions company, to further its cleaning efforts on local beaches and waterways. This initiative is a part of Reworld’s goals to invest in Long Island communities and natural habitats.
The group cleaned up South Shore marshes and freed areas of human waste. Operation SPLASH and Reworld have maintained a partnership for almost ten years and regularly provides support to various clean-up efforts during summer months.
“Our mission is to re-envision the waste we all create and build a sustainable future for everyone,” Maureen Early, community relations manager at Reworld, said. “Educating the community on the impact of their actions and the integral part our services hold on Long Island is essential in fostering a collective effort towards a cleaner planet.”
Operation SPLASH, which stands for “Stop Polluting, Littering and Save Harbors, has removed over three million pounds of trash since its inception in 1990, and through partnerships like this one with Reworld, the organization are able to get even more done.
“Today, through our collective effort and dedication, we’ve transformed a once littered marsh into a sanctuary for all the wildlife that call it home,” Robert Weltner, president of Operation SPLASH, said. “Our success is not just in what we have cleaned, but in the spirit of community and conservation we’ve cultivated along the way. With every clean-up, we are safeguarding our planet, ensuring cleaner waters, healthier habitats and a brighter future for our oceans and all who depend on them.”
