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03.16.2026 Environment

Monday marks beginning of annual statewide spring burn ban

In preparation for warmer temperatures and a higher risk of wildfires, an annual statewide burn ban will begin on Monday and run through May 14. The spring ban prohibits residents from...

03.11.2026 News

‘Forever chemicals’ found in vegetables from Long Island farm stands: study

“Forever chemicals” known as PFAS — cancer-causing pollutants already found in Long Island groundwater — have been detected in vegetables purchased from farm stands across the North and South forks, according to a new...

02.18.2026 Environment

HPAI once again suspected in area waterfowl deaths

Surviving February is tough for wildlife, even in mild winters. This year, however, experts say the lasting snow cover is leading to food scarcity among North Fork waterfowl flocks,...

02.05.2026 Environment

Proposed SEQRA reforms draw fire at regional roundtable

Proposed changes to New York’s environmental review law that could exempt developments of up to 100 housing units from scrutiny drew sharp criticism from environmental advocates during a roundtable...

01.16.2026 Environment

Long Island bald eagle nesting season: Why you need to stay back

The tell-tale steady soar of a bald eagle is a regular occurrence here on the North Fork — thanks to conservation efforts that have helped the protected species rebound...

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11.19.2025 News

Hands-on cold-stunned sea turtle workshop set on Bailie Beach

The New York Marine Rescue Center and Turtleback Conservation Center are teaming up to help out cold-stunned sea turtles found on the North Fork this winter. A family-friendly “mock stranding” is...

11.03.2025 Environment

Peconic Bay 2025 scallop harvest remains poor

The 2025 scallop season got off to a rough start in Peconic Bay on Monday, and the prospect of a bountiful haul is not looking good for the fifth...

10.20.2025 News

Orient Association to host water forum Oct. 25

Water issues always seem to be at the forefront of conversations all over the North Fork. To address the concerns of local residents regarding both contaminants and the possibility...

09.29.2025 Featured Story

North Fork farmers adapt crops, schedules to climate change impacts

The conversation around climate change often feels abstract, but for North Fork farmers, its effects are measured in tangible terms: delayed harvests, frost-damaged crops, and the constant recalibration of...

09.13.2025 Environment

Young locals pitch in to heal environment

United by their concern for the environment, two young people joined forces to take on a study of water in their hometown. Zoe King and Ryan Harned, both 17-year-old...

09.09.2025 Environment

Yard inspiration blooms on garden tour Saturday

The late summer season on the North Fork still brings bursts of colorful blooms and garden creativity, the perfect time to explore biodiverse habitats that can inspire next year’s...

09.08.2025 Environment

Check your trees: Laurel wilt confirmed on Long Island

Cornell University is hosting an information session Wednesday, Sept. 10, about laurel wilt, a fungal disease spread by the invasive redbay ambrosia beetle. The public is encouraged to attend and learn...

09.02.2025 Environment

Mattituck Inlet 2025 dredging project postponed

Plans to dredge 6,000 cubic yards of sand from Mattituck Inlet this fall have been postponed to October 2026 by the Army Corps of Engineers, Army Corps spokesperson James...

08.27.2025 Environment

Volunteers pitch in to save Southold’s Great Pond

Around 40 volunteers gathered by Great Pond in Southold around 9 a.m. with pliers and shovels ready to assist in the removal of phragmites, an invasive type of wetland...

08.16.2025 News

Turkey talk: What’s the deal with them?

Turkeys have become a ubiquitous sight in Long Island’s woods, especially in the spring during their breeding season. A tom may be seen in full strut, his tail fanned,...

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