Environment
Environment
East End osprey population ‘remains strong,’ triennial survey finds
The majestic osprey, a fish-eating raptor once in danger of extinction because of impacts of the pesticide DDT, continues to rebound, the Group for the East End said this week after analyzing the results of its triennial monitoring survey of the local osprey population.
Environment
Nearly 85 acres of prime Riverhead farmland to be preserved by county
Nearly 85 acres of prime agricultural land off Roanoke Avenue north of Joyce Drive will be preserved through the Suffolk County farmland preservation program.
Environment
Water usage at ‘dangerously high levels,’ Suffolk County Water Authority warns its customers
The Suffolk County Water Authority is urging all of its customers to reduce their water usage, which has reached “dangerously high levels” due to hot, dry weather.
Environment
Suffolk County Water Authority’s proposed North Fork pipeline: officials, residents question needs and benefits at Riverhead Town forum
Skepticism abounded at a public forum convened by Riverhead Town last night to discuss the Suffolk County Water Authority’s plan to run a 24-inch transmission line through the township to boost its supply to customers in the Town of Southold.
Environment
Kathy Hochul’s nuclear vision faces big questions and bottlenecks
In late June, Governor Kathy Hochul vowed to build New York’s first new nuclear power station in nearly four decades, advancing one of the most aggressive plans by any state to revitalize the United States’ stagnant atomic energy industry.
Environment
EPA to repeal all greenhouse gas vehicle emissions standards, rescind scientific finding that planet-warming gases endanger public health
Following through on a pledge made in March, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced Tuesday that the EPA proposes to repeal all greenhouse gas vehicle emissions standards and its 2009 finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health.
Environment
Air quality health advisory issued for Wednesday
An air quality health advisory will be in effect again on Wednesday for the Long Island region, where air will be unhealthy for sensitive groups. A heat advisory is also in effect.
Environment
Air quality advisory in effect Sunday for fine particle pollution from Canada wildfires
An air quality health advisory is in effect again today for Long Island and the rest of the metro New York region for fine particle pollution caused by smoke from Canada wildfires.
Environment
State expands septic grant program, increases funding for Suffolk County
New York State is increasing funding for grants that Suffolk County residents can use to replace outdated septic and cesspool systems with newer, advanced systems that reduce the contaminants wastewater releases into the environment.
Environment
Sen. Gillibrand, environmental advocates urge full funding for National Estuaries Program
United States Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand came to Riverhead today to warn that the president’s proposed $8 million funding cut from the National Estuary Program could jeopardize ongoing efforts to protect and restore the Peconic Estuary.
