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06.26.2026 Health & Environment

Suffolk County Health warns public of harmful algal blooms in Laurel Lake and Merrits Pond

Suffolk County Health officials urge residents to avoid any recreational activities in Riverhead’s Merritts Pond and Laurel Lake in Laurel after new, hazardous cyanobacteria blooms were found in both...

10.09.2025 News

Residents clash with Southold town over new docks ban proposal

A proposal to expand Southold Town’s wetlands regulations — including a ban on new residential docks at nine more waterways — sparked sharp debate at a public hearing between...

07.02.2025 Health & Environment

Laurel Lake closed to swimming after algae found

Laurel Lake in Laurel has been closed for swimming after water samples performed by State University of New York Stony Brook confirmed the presence of blue-green algae on June...

04.09.2025 Health & Environment

Peconic Community students to test the waters at Laurel Lake

Peconic Community School will participate in a Geographic Information System and “pond keeping” dual program at Laurel Lake Preserve, a recently ordained outdoor classroom. The “Adopt-a-Pond” program is a...

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Suffolk County Health warns public of harmful algal blooms in Laurel Lake and Merrits Pond

Residents clash with Southold town over new docks ban proposal

Laurel Lake closed to swimming after algae found

Peconic Community students to test the waters at Laurel Lake