Sweep Success
The Lake Union/Portage Bay Sweep was once again a great success. Overall, the Sweep had about 250 participants, including boaters, shore volunteers and event support. About 2.1 tons (4360 lbs) of trash was recovered. This year the Environmental Committee had set a goal of beating last year's record turnout for the Sweep -- and we did, just barely. Our number last year was 39, and this year we had 40 houseboaters participating in the Sweep. The weather was not as good as last year, but it didn't get in the way of the floating home community pitching in to clean up our water backyard. This annual event is organized by Puget Soundkeeper Alliance. The FHA is one of the prime sponsors and a major source of volunteers. Thanks to everyone who volunteered this year. We hope to see even more FHA participants next year. See you May 2009.
I want to thank Susan Susor for her great work on the Environmental Committee this past year. She is resigning because of work commitments. And I also want to welcome Ingrid Rasch as our newest Committee member. If anyone is interested in joining the Committee, please contact me at bobbowman2@msn.com.