The “Shannon C.” Barge Dedication
Seen here being towed toward its “retirement” home, the Shannon C, a 60-foot steel barge, is the latest vessel to be added to the Shinnecock artificial reef.Courtesy DJ Whelan Corp. By Christine Sampson November 11, 2021 When she was young, Shannon Cecilia Whelan was a crew member aboard aRead More
Accabonac Harbor Oyster Reef
Photo by Robert Tymann, EdD South Fork Sea Farmers Accabonac Harbor Oyster Reef : Location #1 The purpose of the reef is to remove excess nutrients (nitrates and phosphates) from the water and to provide habitats for a variety of marine species in their juvenile stage. Please see theRead More
November 8, 2021
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 MINUTES Agenda I. Roll Call: II. Public Comment: Three Mile Harbor: Mark Mendelman on behalf of The Harbor Marina of East Hampton Inc, with an application for a 10 year maintenance permit for bulkhead repair, dock repair and dredging Georgica Pond: Rich Brierley, on behalf of the ownersRead More
The 31st Annual Largest Clam Contest
In case you missed it, the Trustee’s Largest Clam Contest was filmed by Frank Vespe of @LTVeh.org on October 3rd, 2021. Watch the fun here! Click here to watch videoRead More
The East Hampton Shellfish Hatchery and Middle School Students Seed the Harbor with Oysters
Fall is the annual seeding of a harbor in East Hampton- and there was no better a day than on October 18th when the weather felt like a sunny summer day and the breeze was light. On this day, 25,000 oyster seedlings were distributed into Northwest Harbor that 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.