Environment
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.
Suffolk Closeup
Unchecked, nitrogen-fueled algal blooms spell environmental and economic disaster for Long Island
Informed, wise and strong action is needed to reverse the trend of harmful algal blooms in Long Island waterways.
News
DEC reopens shellfish lands closed in May due to high levels of toxin linked to paralytic shellfish poisoning
Though the lands remain uncertified for harvesting shellfish for human consumption due to chronic sanitary conditions, water quality in the Peconic River and western Flanders Bay has improved, according to Stony Brook University marine scientists.
