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Health officials: ‘precautionary advisory’ for recreation in Peconic River tidal waters in effect until further notice
A “precautionary advisory” will remain in effect in the tidal portion of the Peconic River until further notice, Suffolk County health officials announced yesterday...
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Peconic River contaminated in downtown Riverhead by sewage discharge, county officials issue advisory
Residents should avoid contact with the Peconic River in downtown Riverhead due to a potentially unsafe discharge of sewage wastewater, according to county health officials.
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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.
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Riverhead’s cardboard boat races postponed due to massive fish kills, Peconic River’s poor water quality
Riverhead's popular cardboard boat races, held in the Peconic River each June have bene postponed to Aug. 23, due to the recent massive fish kills and resulting poor water quality, which prompted an advisory from county health officials yesterday.
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WaterFire creator speaks to supporters Monday about vision for Peconic River and surrounding community
WaterFire creator Barnaby Evans gathered supporters at the Suffolk Theater Monday evening to outline his vision and the next steps for WaterFire on the Peconic.
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DEC: Downtown Riverhead building owner where vandalism caused oil leak must sample soil for contamination
After removing hundreds of gallons of oil and water from storm drains, environmental regulators concerned about danger to Peconic River.
