Thank you to the thousands of volunteers who participated in the Canal Clean Sweep April 19-21.
In recognition of Earth D
ay and in advance of the 189th consecutive navigation season on the NYS Canal System and the summer tourism season, the NYS Canal Corporation, in partnership with Parks & Trails New York and the Environmental Facilities Corporation again hosted our annual “spring cleaning” event along the Canal System and the Canalway Trail. Over 120 organizations took part in 97 events throughout the Canal Corridor, including municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, civic groups, and businesses, engaged in clean up and beautification activities.
With your help the 2013 Canal Clean Sweep was our biggest yet! Whether it was picking up litter and brush on lock grounds or in a local canal park, or helping to remove debris or preparing a section of Canalway Trail for the thousands of visitors that arrive each year, your event gave local volunteers an opportunity to work hand-in-hand with their neighbors and Canal Corporation employees to enhance and preserve this tremendous environmental, cultural and historic resource.
Did you miss a Clean Sweep event, but would still like to volunteer? Opportunities to participate are still available. See a list of upcoming events here.
Check out some event pictures. See a full list the list of 2013 events.
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