Millions of tons of floating junk pollute beaches, kill marine life, and pose threats to navigation.  One of the essential regional programs to eliminate this scourge is the NY/NJ Harbor Drift Removal Project.  Since 1990 this program has hunted down garbage slicks and scooped out the harmful debris.  Last year, the program was re-energized after several slicks washed up on the Jersey Shore.  Unfortunately, the new federal budget proposal undercuts this important program by $1.5 million.  Last year this program cost $5.4 million and was under-funded.  Contact your federal officials in NY and NJ and urge them to fully fund the program at $6 million.  Help keep our water and beaches safe, clean, and free of debris.  Call COA for officials’ contact information, or visit www.house.gov or www.senate.gov.