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Is Long Island At A Turning Point Re: Nitrogen Pollution?

Is Long Island At A Turning Point Re: Nitrogen Pollution?

by Marshall Brown | Apr 1, 2017 | Cleaner Water, Septic Tanks

By any measure, this was a landmark week for those who for years have sought to address Long Island’s nitrogen pollution issues. First came the announcement by Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone that a pilot program has been proposed that over the next two...
Route It South — Bring Sewering To Low Lying Areas Near The Great South Bay, and Maybe Bring Back Oystering

Route It South — Bring Sewering To Low Lying Areas Near The Great South Bay, and Maybe Bring Back Oystering

by Marshall Brown | May 26, 2016 | Cleaner Water, Septic Tanks, Shellfish

  Sign the petition to “Route It South” HERE.  JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP HERE. Contact Us Here: Go backYour message has been sent Name(required) Warning Email(required) Warning Comment(required) Warning Warning....
Is Mosquito Spraying Killing Crustaceans?

Is Mosquito Spraying Killing Crustaceans?

by John Hall | Jul 26, 2013 | Fixing Habitats, Pesticides, Shellfish

Nice to see our Peconic Baykeeper, Kevin McCallister being interviewed by News12 on the topic of aerial spraying of larvicide for the control of mosquitoes.  Kevin relays anecdotal reports that crabbers are bringing up dead crabs after mosquito spraying by the County...
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