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The Breach At the Old Inlet Shrinks —  Has Narrowed 38% Since Monday

The Breach At the Old Inlet Shrinks — Has Narrowed 38% Since Monday

by Marshall Brown | Mar 14, 2013 | Cleaner Water, Featured, Fixing Habitats, Shellfish

Now that the storms of winter and the flooding has subsided some, The Breach at The Old Inlet is doing what these breaches are supposed to do — narrow and shoal up as we head into the warmer months. Notice too how clean and beautiful the water is around...
Can We Bring Oysters Back To The Great South Bay?

Can We Bring Oysters Back To The Great South Bay?

by Marshall Brown | Mar 9, 2013 | Cleaner Water, Fixing Habitats, Shellfish

Could oysters be returned to The Great South Bay?    If it could be done, it would have two chief benefits:   The oysters would help to filter and clean the bay water.   One oyster can filter up to 50 gallons a day.    Second, Blue Point oysters could again be...
Vision Long Island Helping To Map Out A Sustainable Future

Vision Long Island Helping To Map Out A Sustainable Future

by Marshall Brown | Mar 6, 2013 | Bay Friendly Yards, Cleaner Water, Fixing Habitats, Shellfish

Vision Long Island is holding its third and final public meeting tonight at The Southampton Town Hall between 7-9 tonight March 6th.   The non-profit organization, dedicated to building a sustainable future for Long Island, is gathering public opinion as it puts...
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