“What Have We Lost? What Can Be Saved?”

On April 13 from 2-4pm, the Accabonac Protection Committee will present a forum at the Springs Firehouse on Ft Pond Blvd on the theme of “Accabonac: What Have We Lost? What can Be Saved?”

After a showing of the haunting video “Accabonac Harbor” by Alec Hirschfeld, a panel of experts will speak, covering a range of topics.

Arnold Leo, longtime secretary of the Baymen’s Association and current EH Town consultant on commercial fisheries, will discuss the moving of the channel back in the 1950’s. Mike Bottini, author and environmental consultant, will address ground water and public water issues. Kevin McAllister, the Peconic Baykeeper, will talk about runoff and vector control. Larry Penny, Director of EH Dept. of Natural Resources, will speak on the value of restoring the Barbara Hale Refuge to a meadow, and Marian Lindberg of the Nature Conservancy will describe the process and value of Accabonac being listed as a Scenic Area of Statewide Significance.

There will be time for questions from the audience, after which refreshments will be offered.

At this event, we are also delighted to be unveiling our handsome new poster, which features one of Ralph Carpentier’s beautiful paintings of Accabonac. There will be a drawing for 10 posters signed by the artist. Posters will be on sale after the program.

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This painting, by Ralph Carpentier, graces the new APC poster being unveiled at our forum on April 13.