Suffolk Legislators Nix Water Quality Referendum on Ballot
The Suffolk County Legislature’s vote came in the wake of a report that water quality in Long Island’s coastal zones has hit an all-time low, “with water bodies awash in fish kills, dead zones, toxic algal blooms, and fecal bacteria,” according to an advisory issued last Thursday by ChristopherRead More
Partial Shellfish Closures Lifted
Please be advised: Accabonac Harbor REMAINS CLOSED to shellfishing. Effective immediately the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has lifted closures in certain areas that were temporarily closed due to the extreme rainfall event of July 16, 2023. The following areas have been reopened to the taking ofRead More
Whale Watching and Wildlife Viewing in New England and the Mid-Atlantic
Marine Wildlife Viewing & Safe Boating Guidelines NOAA New England and the Mid-Atlantic coastlines offer the potential for exhilarating marine wildlife viewing experiences. Whether on the beach or on the water, if you see protected animals like whales, dolphins, seals, sea turtles, or Atlantic sturgeon, follow the tips belowRead More
Meeting: July 24, 2023
Agenda I. Roll Call II. Public Comment 85 West End Road & 93 West End Road – SCTM# 301-15-5-14.1 & 16.2 – Scott Dobriner of Inter-Science – 5-year permit for staircase and dune maintenance 60 Harborview Lane – SCTM# 300-57-6-3 – Peter Mendelman – Emergency Bulkhead Replacement III. NewRead More
East Hampton Shellfish Closures 7/21
As of sunrise Friday July 21, all certified open areas of Three Mile Harbor and Hog Creek have been re-opened to Shellfishing. All other areas in the Town of East Hampton listed below are still closed until further notice. Effective immediately, the following areas are still closed to theRead 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.
