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Holiday Waste Alert!

Posted by Admin on November 3, 2019

During the period between Thanksgiving and New Years, the waste we produce rises 25%. According to the EPA food waste, shopping bags, wrapping, packaging and all we…

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Spring Occurrences in Local Preserves

Posted by Admin on April 18, 2019

Local nature preserves are emerging from winter bursting with color and vibrant early spring growth. Among the ones you will not want to miss are: Clark…

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The State of Long Island’s Drinking Water

Posted by Admin on April 18, 2019

Nitrogen pollution on Long Island has increased by as much as 200 percent in the last decade. Why does this matter? In 2017,…

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The Importance of Protecting Wetlands

Posted by Admin on November 28, 2018

More than half of America’s coastal wetlands, approximately 120 million acres, have disappeared since 1900. Why has this happened? Human population pressures, pollution, development and climate change…

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Record Funding for the EPF

Posted by Admin on April 4, 2018

New York State officials worked into the Easter weekend to finalize the State’s upcoming budget. We are pleased to report that the Environmental Protection Fund received another…

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