Eelgrass is Catching On!
Henry Cooper, an East Hampton High School student, outlined a plan to transplant 20 to 25 shovelfuls of eelgrass from Napeague Harbor to Accabonac Harbor adjacent to previously constructed oyster reefs. Photo: Christopher Walsh Henry Cooper of East Hampton High School introduced a plan to transplant eelgrass from NapeagueRead More
Meeting: May 12, 2025
Agenda I. Roll Call II. Public Comment III. New Business Horseshoe Crab Spawning Survey IV. Old Business V. Committee Reports Accabonac Harbor Request from South Fork Sea Farmers to establish eelgrass meadows in Accabonac Harbor adjacent to one of the already constructed oyster reefs. Request from Due East Planning,Read More
Give Turtles a Brake
In May and June, motorists on the East End should be on the alert for turtles crossing the road. Turtles are long-lived and well-adapted to their natural environment, as they can retreat to the safety of their shell when threatened by predators. But the turtle’s shell provides no protectionRead More
The 34th Annual Largest Clam Contest!
At the previous Trustee meeting, it was announced that this year’s annual “Largest Clam Contest” will be held on Sunday, October 5th, from Noon until 3 P.M. at the Amagansett Life-Saving Station on Atlantic Avenue. Although the Trustees had considered September, it’s already stacked with numerous events on theRead More
It’s Horseshoe Crab Mating Season 2025
Citizen scientists of East Hampton are invited to join the Trustees! The Trustees are gearing up for the annual horseshoe crab monitoring season, which will begin this month and continue through June. Beginning this weekend, the count of the mating horseshoes will occur during the evenings at high tideRead More
Ocean Beaches
The Trustees generally claim ownership of certain ocean beaches WEST of Napeague Lane to Georgica Association and WEST of Georgica Association to East of Town Line Road.
