Citizens Campaign for the Environment Archives

05.27.2022 Agriculture

Researchers say shellfish, kelp could be key to combat ocean acidification

Researchers at Stony Brook University have discovered a way to combat ocean acidification with a culture of shellfish and kelp, potentially benefiting local marine ecosystems, shellfish farmers and economies...

10.15.2020 Environment

Zeldin, Goroff speak on environmental issues ahead of election

The two candidates for the 1st Congressional District seat in November faced off — virtually — on their views on environmental issues Tuesday. The event was hosted by the...

08.21.2019 Environment

Environmental group releases report on the cost of water here

Living on Long Island, it can sometimes be easy to grow frustrated with taxes and fees, but a recent study shows that Riverhead charges less than most other towns...

07.01.2016 Environment

‘Fundamentally flawed’ report on Plum Island’s future, environmentalists say

A report released last week by the Department of Homeland Security outlining alternatives to selling Plum Island to the highest bidder has come under criticism from environmental groups.

03.25.2016 Environment

Senators push for Plum Island to become park

The fight to prevent Plum Island’s sale to a private developer — an effort local officials have been pushing for several years — received another boost this week from...

08.12.2015 Health & Environment

Advocates rallying to stop federal plan to dump in Long Island Sound

Suffolk County Legislator Al Krupski state and town officials and environmental advocates are calling for an end to the dumping of potentially toxic materials from dredging operations into Long...

06.19.2013 Government

Enviros protest farmland preservation bill

Environmental advocates lined up Tuesday to speak out against a bill proposed in the Suffolk County Legislature that’s designed to revise the county’s land preservation program. The bill, proposed...

02.19.2013 Government

Environmentalists focus on eliminating contaminants

Long Island environmental groups are planning a new campaign this spring with the slogan “It’s the water, stupid,” aimed at focusing on nitrogen, pesticides, pharmaceuticals and other harmful substances...

01.13.2013 Government

What should happen with dredge spoil in the Sound?

Don’t dump dredge spoil in eastern Long Island Sound. That was the message some speakers had for the federal Environmental Protection Agency Wednesday at a hearing on finding potential...

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