Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan (LINAP) – June Newsletter Suffolk County Updates In this month’s issue of the LINAP newsletter, we highlight the ongoing nitrogen reduction initiatives lead by our LINAP partners in Suffolk County. Subwatersheds Wastewater Plan Septic Improvement Program Septic/Cesspool Upgrade Program Enterprise Environmental Health Information Management System Water Quality Improvement District Feasibility… …Continue Reading
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Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan – May Newsletter 6 Tips for an Eco-Friendly Lawn We’re well into spring and lawn care is on the minds of many Long Islanders. Fertilizer is often thought of as a key ingredient to a healthy, vibrant lawn. But fertilizer use, especially improper application, has some drawbacks. Excess fertilizer pollutes… …Continue Reading
Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan – November 2018 Newsletter This month’s topics: Treated Wastewater Reuse Roadmap Developed Suffolk County Issues a Request for Proposals for a Countywide Water Quality Improvement District Feasibility Study The New York Ocean Acidification Task Force Will Examine Adaptive Strategies for Ocean Acidification in State Waters The United States Environmental Protection… …Continue Reading
Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan (LINAP) – October Newsletter This Month’s Topics: Long Island Regional Planning Council and the Suffolk County Legislature Approve Funding for Countywide Water Quality Improvement District Study LINAP Program Manager and Program Consultant Nutrient Bioextraction Initiative South Shore Estuary Reserve Stewardship Awards Long Island Regional Planning Council and the Suffolk County… …Continue Reading
September 2018
Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan (LINAP) Newsletter September 2018 This Month’s Topics: National Estuary Week FLUPSYs Installed in the South Shore Estuary Reserve Funding for Southold Cedar Beach Creek Habitat Restoration Project Peconic Estuary Seeks Public Input on its Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan 2018 Long Island Sound National Estuary Program Work Plan Meetings and Events:… …Continue Reading
August 2018
Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan (LINAP) Newsletter August 2018 Visit DEC’s LINAP webpage for more information about LINAP, past newsletters, documents, and more. This Month’s Topics: Town of Hempstead Shellfish Hatchery Expansion Project Town of Southampton Expands Septic Incentive Program Town of North Hempstead Offers Town Residents Sustainability Classes Upcoming Events: Estuary Day – Saturday, September 15th, 9:30… …Continue Reading
