A complex system of sea gates and concrete walls with lifting panels are needed to protect Long Island’s vulnerable South Shore communities from storm surges and rising sea levels, according to a study by a Stony Brook University professor. “Protecting Long Island from Future Sandy Flood Events: A South Shore Sea Gate Study” argues that a layered defense… …Continue Reading
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Fios TV program features Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan
Deputy Executive Director, Elizabeth Cole appears on “A Minute Smarter,” the collaborative series produced by Emmy award winning producer, Waldo Cabrera of My L.I. TV to educate the public on the Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan. Related Content Watch the Video
The Pine Barrens Society television program features the Long Island Regional Planning Council
Executive Director, Richard Guardino, Deputy Executive Director Elizabeth Cole, Council Chairman John Cameron and the Department of Environmental Conservation’s Deputy Commissioner for Water Resources, James Tierney appear on the Long Island Pine Barrens Society’s monthly television program to discuss the Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan. The monthly show, hosted by the Society’s Executive Director, Richard… …Continue Reading
Live web show features the Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan
David Berg, Program Manager, discusses the Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan on the web show Water Matters, hosted by Marshall Brown, President and Co-founder of Save the Great South Bay. Related Content Watch the Video
New York Water Environment Association’s ClearWaters Magazine: Summer 2017
The summer 2017 issue of the New York Water Environment Association’s (NYWEA) ClearWaters magazine was dedicated to the Long Island Nitrogen Action (LINAP). Articles written by the Long Island Regional Planning Council, the Department of Environmental Conservation, Nassau and Suffolk counties, consultants and researchers cover topics such as the LINAP structure, completed and ongoing projects,… …Continue Reading
Suffolk Grant/Loan Program for Home Wastewater Systems
Homeowners can play a significant role in protecting the quality of Long Island surface and ground water by installing advanced wastewater treatment systems that reduce nitrogen pollution. Suffolk County’s Reclaim Our Water Septic Improvement Program is among the numerous initiatives supported by the Long Island Regional Planning Council, which is an active force in fostering… …Continue Reading
