Victory Over Vector Control

by Arlene Coulter

We wholeheartedly thank Peconic Baykeeper Kevin McAllister for his hard work and we congratulate him on settling the lawsuit against Suffolk County Health Department’s Vector Control regarding spraying.

Our concern with spraying over the tidal marshes has generally met with frustration. Each year, we have sought to restrict it but without success. So we’re cheering the good news that they’ll be limited to spraying more than 100 feet from tidal waters and be compelled to have state-issued permits, in compliance with the Clean Water Act.

It’s great to have someone who consistently works to protect our waters and actually gets results!