Environment
Environment
Push for governor to sign Horseshoe Crab Protection Act intensifies as time runs out
With the end of the 2023-2024 legislative session just six weeks away, Environmental advocates have launched a full-court press to get Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign a bill that would ban the harvesting of horseshoe crabs in New York.
Environment
Military adopts ‘action level’ policy for PFAS cleanup that’s 3 times federal EPA standard
The Defense Department's new policy allows the Navy to further delay action to remedy drinking water contamination by plume migrating off Calverton site.
Environment
Riverhead allowed Scott’s Pointe to open without groundwater monitoring agreement town required
An agreement to test for ground water contamination at the Scott’s Pointe site in Calverton was only recently signed by both the town and the park operator, despite the fact that it was required to be signed before certificates of occupancy were issued by the town, allowing the park to legally open.
Environment
New EPA rule requires replacement of lead drinking-water pipes within 10 years
The Environmental Protection Agency will require all water utilities to replace most of the lead drinking-water pipes in the country within the next 10 years, according to a new rule announced today by the federal regulator.
Environment
DEC adopts final rules limiting 1,4 dioxane in consumer products
Regulations limiting the amount of the toxic chemical 1,4-dioxane in consumer products in New York State were adopted in final form by the State Department of Environmental Conservation last month.
Environment
Scott’s Pointe operator accepted solid waste during construction at site, state records show
Island Water Park was charged with unauthorized disposal of waste and the unauthorized operation of a solid waste management facility after it accepted solid waste and used it for fill and site grading during construction, State DEC records show.
Environment
Navy seeks community feedback on cleanup of former Grumman site in Calverton, sets next public advisory board meeting for Oct. 29
The Navy is seeking community feedback on the cleanup of the former Grumman site in Calverton via a 7-question survey. The next public meeting of the community advisory board is set for Oct. 29.
Environment
If you spot this bug, take action: It’s an invasive species that could devastate local vineyards
Keep an eye out for the spotted lanternfly. And if you see it, take pictures, kill it, collect it and report it. An infestation of this invasive species can do serious damage to vineyards — and the local economy.
Environment
Air quality health advisory in effect Saturday
An air quality health advisory is in effect today for the Long Island region. The Air Quality Index value is expected to reach 105, which is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Environment
Real estate tax generates $4.6M for Riverhead preservation fund in first half of 2024
A 2% real estate transfer tax generated Riverhead Town $4.63 million in the first half of 2024 for its land preservation and water quality projects, according to Assembly Member Fred Thiele.
