Keyword: 'wetlands' | Herald Community Newspapers

A new town project seeks to revitalize the entrance of the Mill River Outfall at Beekman Beach.

Town of Oyster Bay receives environmental grant

In the coming months, Oyster Bay residents and visitors to the hamlet looking out over the harbor can expect to see floating barges of plants as part of a new project by the town to mitigate … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/1/24

A history of King Charles not worth repeating

Oddly enough, however, my family has a connection to the throne — that is, if longstanding legend is to be believed. more

By Michael Hinman | 9/22/22

Think green — clean your vehicle at a car wash

Bravo to New York state voters for overwhelmingly passing a ballot referendum last week adding wording to the New York Constitution’s Bill of Rights guaranteeing the right to clean water, air and a healthful environment. more

11/11/21

Boaters take note: Stop speeding in the wetlands

It’s nearly summer, and the boating season is now upon us. That means speedboats and personal watercraft roaring along our coastline. more

6/17/21

Cleaner water in store for the South Shore

While Nassau County legislators may be divided on many issues, they recently made it clear that they agree on the importance of protecting Long Island’s wetlands. more

9/27/19

The creation of simulated wetlands along the stream leading to Crescent Beach could reduce the tributary’s level of contaminants.

Is clean water in sight for Crescent Beach?

Crescent Beach’s public accessibility — or lack of it — has been a source of frustration for many Glen Covers for the past decade. The beach was closed in 2009 due to bacterial contaminants in … more

By Mike Conn | 6/13/19

Native wetlands need greater protection

The newly barren banks of Glen Cove Creek lie just down shore from RXR’s Garvies Point project, on what was once a lush stretch of marsh grass and green trees. Now these wetlands have all but … more

5/3/19

Native wetlands need greater protection

The newly barren banks of Glen Cove Creek lie just down shore from RXR’s Garvies Point project, on what was once a lush stretch of marsh grass and green trees. Now these wetlands have all but disappeared. more

5/2/19

RXR’s developments at Garvies Point have had a dramatic impact on the area’s wetlands.

Accusations that wetlands are shrinking at Garvies Point

Glen Cove resident Dave Nieri is an avid kayaker, having paddled up and down the creek by Garvies Point for years, enjoying the wetlands and the wildlife that inhabit them. But Nieri now believes … more

By Mike Conn | 5/2/19

Protect the wetlands, our only defense in a hurricane

In short order over the last three weeks, two Category 4 hurricanes — Harvey and Irma — slammed into the U.S., wreaking havoc in Texas and Florida. At press time, what was left of Irma was pushing north from Florida. The destruction has been massive. more

9/14/17