Environment
Palumbo continues tradition started by predecessor to host environmental roundtable
Keeping a long-running tradition alive, new state Sen. Anthony Palumbo is continuing his predecessor’s practice of conducting regular environmental roundtables. On Friday, Mr. Palumbo assembled representatives from more than...
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Data collected by Group for the East End shows piping plover population remains steady in Southold
Efforts to protect threatened shorebirds are paying off in Southold Town, where conservationists report piping plovers had an overall productive season. The small birds with black rings around their...
Nitrogen-reducing septic systems to be required in all new construction projects
A new law adopted unanimously by the Suffolk County Legislature last week will require the use of nitrogen-reducing septic systems in all new construction projects. Lawmakers and environmental advocates...
Suffolk County acquiring development rights, open space on North Fork
The Suffolk County Legislature’s Environment, Parks and Agriculture committee unanimously recommended two conservation efforts in Riverhead Town at its meeting Friday. The measures are expected to be voted on...
