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Long Island water quality has hit a low point, environmentalist says

Long Island water quality has hit a low point, environmentalist says

“You could see the bottom of the water,” Montefusco recalled Thursday as he stood on the dock with several friends including Marty Lange, 86.

“Now, you can take a bright yellow, a chartreuse piece of line, drop it 2 inches into the water and you can’t see the line anymore,” Lange said.

Just a few feet away, Christopher Gobler, a professor at Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, stood with local environmentalists and unveiled troubling data that showed water quality hitting an “all-time low” on Long Island since he started monitoring it about a decade ago.

Environment Advocates Want New York State To Take Swift Action on PFAs

Environment Advocates Want New York State To Take Swift Action on PFAs

As the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issues health advisories and proposes tighter regulations for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) in U.S. drinking water, environment advocates have urged New York State to take quick action to protect residents from these harmful chemicals.

Water quality is at an ‘all time low’

Water quality is at an ‘all time low’

Dr. Chris Gobler, of Stony Brook University's Gobler Laboratory, met with Citizens Campaign for the Environment and the Nature Conservancy earlier today at Mascot Dock in Patchogue Village to debrief the current Long Island water quality.

Last chance for Suffolk County Water Quality Restoration Act to get on November ballot

Last chance for Suffolk County Water Quality Restoration Act to get on November ballot

The Suffolk County Water Quality Restoration Act was designed to establish a countywide sewer district and water quality fund, and extend an existing fund intended to improve resident drinking water. If approved by the county legislature, it will be subject to a mandatory referendum in the November election, but there’s only one more chance to garner majority support before the July 25 general meeting.

What the Equinor survey ending later this year means for Island Park?

What the Equinor survey ending later this year means for Island Park?

It’s been a quiet few months on the Equinor front, until now. The multi-billion-dollar Norwegian broad energy company has begun surveying south shore waters for old munitions and will soon be collecting sediment samples. In addition, “the planned offshore wind transmission act” known as bill A.7764 has passed through the State Assembly and Senate. The bill is intended to expedite wind power plants, much to environmental and labor groups glee and Republican politician’s chagrin.

Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ called PFAS detected in dozens of LI water districts

Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ called PFAS detected in dozens of LI water districts

Nearly half of the tap water in the U.S. is contaminated with toxic chemicals known as PFAS, according to a new study, and Long Island is no exception. The contaminants have been linked to weakened immune systems, cancer and other health problems.

State urged to adopt lower standards for 'forever chemicals'

State urged to adopt lower standards for 'forever chemicals'

Environmental advocates from across Long Island and throughout New York urged the State Health Department Wednesday to mirror an Environmental Protection Agency proposal and reduce the amount of harmful "forever chemicals" in drinking water to the lowest levels that tests can detect.

Almost 90 bills passed in the committee, with 26 passing in both houses

Almost 90 bills passed in the committee, with 26 passing in both houses

Albany, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham completed his first legislative session as chair of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee (EnCon) recently with 89 bills passed out of committee, 44 of which passed in the Senate and 30 in both houses that now await the governor’s signature. Harckham, as committee chair, also led the budget table during the negotiations for the FY2024 Budget and ensured critical funding for a number of initiatives.

Community Leaders Rally for Suffolk Sewer System Plan

Community Leaders Rally for Suffolk Sewer System Plan

Community Leaders Rally for Suffolk Sewer System Plan

Dozens of environmentalists, labor leaders, and proponents rallied Wednesday in Riverhead for a proposed ⅛-cent sales tax increase to fund expanding sewers in Suffolk County that voters may decide on Election Day.

South Fork Wind Installs First Offshore Wind Turbine Foundation and U.S.-Built Substation in New York State

South Fork Wind Installs First Offshore Wind Turbine Foundation and U.S.-Built Substation in New York State

South Fork Wind Achieves the State's First Offshore Wind "Steel in the Water" with Installation of Foundation for U.S.-Built Offshore Substation

Governor Hochul Announces Major Milestone For South Fork Wind With Installation Of First Offshore Foundation At New York’s First Offshore Wind Farm

Governor Hochul Announces Major Milestone For South Fork Wind With Installation Of First Offshore Foundation At New York’s First Offshore Wind Farm

NEW YORK – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that South Fork Wind, New York’s first offshore wind farm, has achieved its “steel in the water” milestone with the installation of the project’s first monopile foundation. In the coming days, South Fork Wind will install the project’s U.S.-built offshore substation. The project remains on-track to become America’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm to be completed in federal waters when it begins operations by the end of this year and supports the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goal to develop 9,000 megawatts of offshore wind by 2035.

Suffolk County shelves sewer expansion plan that would use sales tax hike to pay for it

Suffolk County shelves sewer expansion plan that would use sales tax hike to pay for it

Environmentalists are concerned that time is running out to put a referendum on the November ballot about whether to use a sales tax hike to pay for water quality projects in Suffolk County.

Legislative Session Goes Into Overtime: NYLCV Bills on the Line

Legislative Session Goes Into Overtime: NYLCV Bills on the Line

This week, the State Assembly returns for what is expected to be two more days of legislative action before they wrap up their side of the 2023 Session. The State Senate already completed their work, overwhelmingly passing a number of NYLCV-priority bills that have not yet been voted on by the Assembly, leaving the lower house with a huge opportunity on measures such as a Clean Fuel Standard (CFS), the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Law, and a Just Energy Transition, among others.

Failure to pass Offshore Wind Transmission Act could delay New York's climate goals

Failure to pass Offshore Wind Transmission Act could delay New York's climate goals

Wind turbines stand in Western Maine along the Kibby Mountain range.

Environmental groups are concerned New York’s renewable energy goals could be in jeopardy. That’s if the state Assembly fails to pass the Offshore Wind Transmission Act.

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