Local DAR Cleans Old Chappaqua Historic District Waterways

(Chappaqua, NY) Members of the Polly Cooper Chapter, NSDAR Conservation Committee recently cleaned the Old Chappaqua Historic District waterways, clogged with years of plastic pollution: food containers, garden pots, straws, toys, and lots of plastic bags. During the clean-up, members encountered minnows, frogs, dragonflies, and other creatures inhabiting these small but critical waterways.

Committee members also visited nearby areas, including Gedney Park in Chappaqua and Wampus Pond Park in Armonk, and found these waterways clear of plastic debris. The chapter is working with local conservation groups to organize or participate in clean-up events for the Saw Mill River and Hudson River.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution established the Conservation Committee in 1909 with a focus on protecting and conserving our natural resources which are of vital importance to our country's national security and the health and well-being of future generations. The "Sea to Shining Sea Challenge" encourages DAR Chapters around the world to participate in the clean-up of lakes, rivers, and oceans which are under tremendous threat from plastic pollution.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism. Its members descend from the patriots who won American independence during the Revolutionary War. With more than 185,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the world's largest and most active service organizations. To learn more about the work of today's DAR, visit www.DAR.org.

For more information about the Polly Cooper Chapter, NSDAR, their activities, and membership, please email the chapter at info@pollycooperdar.org.