So you are one of the lucky ones! Because you live near the water, your home is located within the Harbor Protection Overlay District (HPOD). This means you may have the privilege of a beautiful view, an easy walk to the beach, and an ideal place to swim, kayak or just gaze. You also have the responsibility to protect our harbor (or creek) from pollution. There are […]
Courtesy of Irene Tully and East Hampton Town Shellfish Hatchery Beneath the waves off the coast of Long Island there’s buried treasure. A once hugely profitable industry shellfishing is now a dying lifestyle on Long Island. Can science, baymen and policy makers fix the problems faced in restoring the shellfish? What do we lose if the shellfish are gone? Imagine you were unable to replace a dirty […]
This is the seventh program in a series of environmental videos produced by the Accabonac Protection Committee in East Hampton, New York. “Grasslands” explores the history of grasslands on long island and how they relate to our environment. Visit our YouTube channel to view other videos in this series.
This is the second program in a series of environmental videos produced by the Accabonac Protection Committee in East Hampton, New York. Learn how proper lighting can enhance the environment around you. Visit our YouTube channel to view other videos in this series.
This is the second program in a series of environmental videos produced by the Accabonac Protection Committee in East Hampton, New York. “Organic Lawncare” explores how to create a lawn without harming the environment. Visit our YouTube channel to view other videos in this series.
This is the fourth program in a series of environmental videos produced by the Accabonac Protection Committee in East Hampton, New York. “American Lawn” explores the dangers of using chemicals and pesticides to create a perfect looking lawn. Visit our YouTube channel to view other videos in this series.
This is the third program in a series of environmental videos produced by the Accabonac Protection Committee in East Hampton, New York. Visit our YouTube channel to view other videos in this series.
This is the second program in a series of environmental videos produced by the Accabonac Protection Committee in East Hampton, New York. Visit our YouTube channel to view other videos in this series.
This is the first program in a series of environmental videos produced by the Accabonac Protection Committee in East Hampton, New York. Episode 1, “Invaders In Paradise” explores plants that did not evolve in our community but thrive and threaten our communities ecological balance. Visit our YouTube channel to view other videos in this series.
For many years ANITA WRIGHT has been our stalwart and valued consultant from Group for the East End. Unfortunately for us, the demands of her other duties there, which include the outstanding TERN program in local schools (see her article on Project MOST), require that she no longer participate in our meetings and activities. She has been an invaluable resource to and committed member of our group. […]