Thank you for making 2019 a productive and rewarding year. We all cherish Accabonac Harbor; for many of us, it why we choose to live here. Accabonac Harbor is fragile, recovering from past damage and vulnerable to future damage. It is important that we act to preserve and restore Accabonac Harbor. In 2019 your membership supported the following: None of this would be possible without your memberships […]
On Thursday, December 5th at 6:30 pm there will be an East Hampton Town Board Public Hearing affecting the Accabonac Protection Committee’s initiative on water quality– forwarding this summary of changes so you will be informed and, hopefully, supportive of the changes.
Accabonac Harbor is known for its beautiful scenery, bountiful shell fish, quiet recreation and it is a crucial habitat for many species – we love it as much as you do! But did you know your septic or cesspool is likely a major contributor to pollution in the harbor? The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has listed Accabonac Harbor as impaired for shell fishing and stressed […]
Good Morning! A brief note about an upcoming event of interest to Gerard Drive and Louse Point in Springs and Cranberry Hole Road and Lazy Point in Amagansett. Hope to see you there. COASTAL RESILIENCE WORKSHOP October 28, 2019, 6 pm SEA LEVEL IS RISING. How can we prepare? Workshop #1: Strategies for Gerard Drive, Louse Point, Cranberry Hole Road, and Lazy Point Join the discussion and give your input. Gallery […]
Due to the heavy rain predicted for Sunday October 27th, the Nature Walk with Zach and Andy has been cancelled. October 27, 2019 (Sunday)Accabonac Trail Walk2:00 – 4:00 Please join the Accabonac Protection Committee and the East Hampton Nature Preserve Committee (EHNPC) for an afternoon exploring 3 Nature Preserves off Springs Fireplace Road. Led by Zachary Cohen, Chair of the EHNPC, and Andy Gaites, Principal Environmental Analyst, […]
The Accabonac Protection Committee, in collaboration with the Springs Citizen Advisory Committee, has proclaimed Saturday, September 21st as a day to Beautify Bonac Beaches. Volunteers will meet at Springs beaches to pick up litter, complain bitterly about irresponsible lug heads who throw their trash all over, and generally have a good time. We invite you and anyone you might know (mid-sized children are particularly good litter picker […]
This forum was recorded by LTV:http://75.ltveh.org/CablecastPublicSite/show/8183?channel=1
The Accabonac Protection Committee will hold our Annual Summer Party on Sunday September 8 from 3-5pm at the home of Anne and John Mullen in Springs. Immediately prior to the annual summer party, the Accabonac Protection Committee will hold a short Annual General Meeting at 2:45pm on Sunday September 8th, primarily to vote for the 2019/2020 Board of Directors. All members are eligible to attend and vote. […]
September 12, 6-8PM, Ashawagh Hall The Accabonac Protection Committee will present our third and final Public Forum of the year, “In And Around Accabonac: Past, Present and Future,” on September 12, from 6-8PM at Ashawagh Hall in Springs. Refreshments will be served. Our wonderful line-up of speakers will covering aspects of local history, ecological change, and shellfishing. Details below Ample time will be allowed for questions from the audience. Information on what residents and visitors […]
A Recipe for Tidal Saltmarsh RestorationNicole Maher, Ph.D.The Nature Conservancy in New York, Long Island Chapter The forum was recorded by LTV:http://75.ltveh.org/CablecastPublicSite/show/8026?channel=1