Summer has arrived, but the challenges facing Accabonac Harbor and the Springs community haven’t taken a vacation. From water quality concerns and environmental threats to the future of some of our most treasured open spaces, APC continues to advocate for solutions to protect the places we all care about. Here’s the latest… June 27th @10AM at boat launch on Landing Lane in Springs Get on the water with APC […]
Join us for our 2nd Annual Paddle & Pickup on Saturday, June 27 at 10:00 AM! Grab a paddle and help clean up the harbor while enjoying some good vibes and fresh air. On Saturday, June 27 from 10:00am to approximately 12:00pm, the Accabonac Protection Committee will be hosting a paddle and trash pick-up event. Join APC Board Member Jody Sutter and East Hampton paddle pro Evelyn O’Doherty for a […]
Happy Memorial Day Weekend, everyone! Summer is almost here, and we can’t wait to welcome you back to the beauty of Accabonac Harbor here on the East End. From Accabonac’s peaceful marshes to Gardiner’s Bay open water views, this special corner of Long Island reminds us just how lucky we are to call it home. To kick off the season, we’re excited to invite you to our 2nd Annual […]
Marine Plastics Talk with Judith Weiss is POSTPONED We regret to announce that tonight’s talk (Monday, May 11, 2026) on marine plastics with Judith Weiss at Ashawagh Hall in Springs has been postponed. Stay tuned for further updates on plans to reschedule in the near future.
Spring has sprung and our community is back in action! The Accabonac Protection Committee is eager to see YOU at one of the following upcoming events: Clean up on APC’s adopted road, our beloved Gerard Drive, on May 09th, talk with Judith Weis on marine pollution on May 11th at Ashawagh Hall, and an upcoming Paddle & Harbor Clean Up on June 27th, 2026. Keep reading for full details. We hope […]
Did you know that a lawn is considered an ecological dead zone? Lawns provide little food, shelter or diversity for bees, birds or insects and are often sprayed with chemical fertilizers which actually kill more species than protect the environment. In fact, there is so much more we can do with our yards than simply plant grass. Here is the latest: Spring Ideas: Get Your Hands Dirty! APC […]
This week marks a long-awaited shift forward. With the arrival of the Spring Equinox on Thursday and celebration of World Water Day on Sunday, March 22, we are glad to be turning a seasonal corner together. After a robust winter here on the East End, it feels especially good to welcome warmer temperatures and return to ample time spent outdoors. The ice has melted, the winds are […]
The Accabonac Protection Committee’s has sponsored a petition to encourage the town to remove or control a rapidly expanding stand of invasive bamboo that will soon obliterate an open meadow of Community Preserve land, one of only two access points to the vast marsh fields at the southern end of Accabonac Harbor. The marshland has magnificent views and offers a rare opportunity for birders and other naturalists […]
At APC’s September chapter meeting at Louse Point, and in many conversations since, you’ve heard us talk about the need to upgrade septic systems around the harbor and rethink how lawn fertilizers affect our precious groundwater. This newsletter brings the thinking and evidence behind these talking points to life and unpacks the details around how your vital contributions are being used to benefit the health of the […]
Construction fencing recently appeared around the beloved Springs General Store, offering the first visible sign of progress after three long years of the store being closed. The construction fencing brought about a round of community comments regarding the upcoming construction and proposed changes. The Accabonac Protection Committee is paying close attention to this process as our primary concern is, as always, the harbor’s health. Here’s what we found out… […]