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05.20.2020 Environment

Plum Island marine survey finds abundance of animal, plant life

The waters surrounding Plum Island, one of the more mysterious areas in New York State, are a little less of a mystery now. A team of divers and marine...

02.09.2020 Environment

Parasite linked to scallops die-off in Peconic Bay, DEC says

Researchers have discovered what they believe is a contributing cause of the “near-unprecedented” Peconic Bay scallop die-off of 2019: a parasite found in a sample of adult bay scallops....

01.22.2020 Government

Plans for miniature railroad in Greenport face delay until DEC concerns are addressed

Plans to put a miniature railroad in part of Moore’s Woods in Greenport have run into some opposition at the state level. In a letter dated Jan. 2, 2020,...

03.15.2019 Environment

DEC program could help mitigate erosion at Laurel Lake

A new Trees for Tribs initiative from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, set to launch this spring, could help reforest areas surrounding Laurel Lake.

02.08.2019 Environment

State legislature passes bill banning offshore drilling

The New York State Legislature approved a bill to ban offshore drilling Tuesday. The bill amends the Environmental Conservation Law to prohibit offshore oil and gas production. It would...

11.29.2018 Health & Environment

DEC rescinds some local water quality regulations

A recently rescinded New York State Department of Environmental Conservation decision will put local municipalities in charge of their own water quality management. In Southold, the reversal will impact...

10.30.2017 Environment

DEC: Heavy rain leads to shellfish harvesting closure

Shellfish harvesting has been temporarily prohibited in areas across Long Island, including in Riverhead and Southold towns, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced Monday.

10.23.2017 Environment

Mute swan public hearing set for input on DEC management plan

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will host a public hearing Oct. 26 to give residents a chance to discuss a revised mute swan management plan.

09.07.2017 Environment

Local fishermen frustrated by state shutdown on fluke

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation temporarily closed down commercial fluke fishing last Wednesday, as fishermen have reached their quota limits.

08.20.2017 Government

Homeland security training drills held on Peconic Bay

Phase II of a multi-agency homeland security training exercise has been taking place on the Peconic Riverfront for the past few days.

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