Environment
Environment
Trump administration moves to roll back PFAS drinking water rules
The Trump administration announced plans to roll back portions of the nation’s first federal PFAS drinking water standards.
Environment
Lessons from Westhampton Pines fire shape new wildfire protection plan
After last year’s Westhampton Pines fire burned more than 600 acres, officials are developing a wildfire protection plan for Southampton pine barrens communities — with advice for homeowners on reducing risks from embers, fuel and evacuation confusion.
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Habitat restoration, trail improvements completed at Broad Cove Preserve in Aquebogue
Broad Cove Preserve in Aquebogue has been added to the NYS Birding Trail after habitat restoration and trail improvements. Photos of the preserve.
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Riverside sewer district design 60% complete, town says system would serve homes by 2030
Southampton Town gave Riverside residents a closer look at the $44 million sewer district planned for the hamlet, including grinder pumps at each property, projected user costs and a timeline that could bring the system online in late 2029 or early 2030.
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Romaine warns Navy: Suffolk ‘has options’ and will not wait forever on Calverton cleanup
The county’s independent testing found groundwater contamination from Calverton plume far exceeding state drinking water standards and the Navy's previous disclosures.
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Community meeting planned on Calverton plume as frustration with Navy boils over
The county health department will share new data about the Calverton plume that's polluting wells, groundwater, ponds, lakes and the Peonic River at a community meeting April 28.
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Dozens of Long Island water bodies are impaired, but scientists see hope in septic upgrades, aquaculture
New data shared in Riverhead point to worsening algal blooms, dead zones and bacteria risks in Long Island waters.
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Preliminary tests of dead geese in Riverhead suggest Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: DEC
A USDA lab is conducting more tests to confirm the state's findings, a DEC spokesperson said. The public should avoid contact with any sick or dead birds.
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PFAS found in all produce samples tested from Long Island farms, new study finds
The PFAS contamination is widespread in the environment, is not limited to Long Island, and not caused by farmers, researchers say.
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The ‘I BIRD NY’ challenge begins March 1
The DEC's annual “I BIRD NY Challenge” asks birders of all ages and experience levels to identify 10 wild bird species anywhere in New York State.
