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… […]
Originally published in EAST: The East Hampton Star Magazine By Glyn Vincent November 29, 2025 A portrait of a pioneering and highly successful environmental project to reduce insecticide spraying of Long Island marshes. John Aldred stood by the side of a country road in Springs with satellite photographs of the nearby saltwater marsh, Accabonac Harbor, spread out on the hood of a white S.U.V. Two young trainee volunteers, […]
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, all of us at the Accabonac Protection Committee want to extend our warmest wishes to you and your families. We hope your holiday is filled with gratitude, the comfort of loved ones, and the joy that comes from another abundant fall harvest — along with time spent in the outdoor spaces that make the East End so special. As the air […]