Save Our Harbors

Save Our Harbors The harbors of Northport, Centerport and Huntington are in danger. All of these harbors have been repeatedly closed to shellfishing over the last several years.

During the past three years the beaches of Northport and Eaton’s Neck have been named among the most polluted in New York State, and several beaches have been closed either partially or wholly for the entire summer season. Northport Harbor is currently the epicenter of the Red Tide bloom for the entire Eastern seaboard.

This Tuesday ........
01/26/2020

This Tuesday ........

Check out this seminar on one way to improve Long Island's Waters.

Big problems require a reliable long-term funding source.
03/27/2019

Big problems require a reliable long-term funding source.

The groups said the average annual cost to homeowners would be $75 for a tax increase, or $110 or higher for a water fee. But there's no guarantee the proposal will make it onto the November ballot.

01/31/2019
https://www.citizenscampaign.org/alerts/alert-2019-01-d.htm
01/20/2019

https://www.citizenscampaign.org/alerts/alert-2019-01-d.htm

Aging and failing sewage infrastructure discharges raw sewage into local waterways, jeopardizing human health, closing beaches, harming fish and wildlife, and damaging local economies. Drinking water infrastructure is also in a state of constant disrepair, with communities facing ever-increasing wat...

With the sewage treatment plant fixed, this is the Next BIG Thing
04/29/2018

With the sewage treatment plant fixed, this is the Next BIG Thing

Suffolk County's plan to clean the region's water involves "alternative onsite wastewater treatment" systems - in essence, mini sewage-treatment plants that would be placed in thousands

More progress that will protect the harbor and groundwater - well done!
01/26/2018

More progress that will protect the harbor and groundwater - well done!

Good to see Suffolk County taking action against these polluters of our drinking water.
12/03/2017

Good to see Suffolk County taking action against these polluters of our drinking water.

The Suffolk County Water Authority on Thursday sued the Dow Chemical Co., the 3M Co. and nine other manufacturers and distributors of firefighting foams, industrial

Encouraging to see Huntington Harbor selected as a unpolluted place to seed shellfish.
09/06/2017

Encouraging to see Huntington Harbor selected as a unpolluted place to seed shellfish.

Governor Cuomo announces a $10.4 million effort to improve Long Island's water quality and bolster the economies and resiliency of coastal communities by restoring native shellfish populations to coastal waters.

Good News!
01/25/2017

Good News!

The offshore farm, with as many as 15 turbines capable of powering 50,000 average homes, will be the nation’s largest.

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