Please slow down when driving on our roadways – over the July 4th holiday two were found killed as they crossed the road.
If you stop to avoid the turtles and it is safe to do so, carefully pick the turtle up and carry it to the other side in the same direction it was headed. Turtles seek water and if found, they are mostly on their way to a body of water. Turtles are an endangered species, if you find a wounded or injured turtle, please contact Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons: (631) 779-3737
https://www.turtlerescueofthehamptons.org/
Advice from Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons:
NEVER LEAVE AN INJURED TURTLE, TAKE IT WITH YOU NOW!
ALWAYS GET HELP, THEY ARE NOT DEAD!
NEVER PLACE A BRACKISH AQUATIC SPECIES (DIAMONDBACK TERRAPIN) IN FRESH WATER, OR IN THE WOODS AND NEVER ANY IN THE OCEAN
NEVER PICK UP A TURTLE BY THEIR TAIL
Our re-useable road signs are available at the Trustee’s office :
267 Bluff Road and Atlantic Avenue in Amagansett- A donation of $10.00 is asked per sign. All proceeds benefit The East Hampton Town Trustees Scholarship Fund.
Courtesy of SOFO, these permanent metal signs are a reminder to drive slower in areas that turtles are known to cross.
LEGAL Turtle Excluders – Available for FREE at the East Hampton Town Trustee office in Amagansett 631-267-8688 and Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons – (631) 779-3737
