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Hashamomuck Pond Webpage click here
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Map of The Peconic Estuary
Welcome to the Peconic Estuary Webpage
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What is the Peconic Estuary Program?The East End of Long Island, New York is home to the Peconic Estuary - a magnificent ecosystem that's been designated by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as an "Estuary of National Significance." The Peconic Estuary Program (PEP) is the managing body charged with protecting and restoring this national, natural treasure. Find out more about the PEP... |
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Announcements
PEP Bay-Friendly Yard Makeover Contest!!
One lucky homeowner residing within the Peconic Estuary watershed will receive a bay-friendly yard makeover valued at $5,000. Just send us a short description of what you would do to make your property more bay-friendly! Click here for more information. Deadline for applications is September 1st.
2010 PEP Mini-Grant Winners announced click here for more details.
CAC Meeting
Citizen's Advisory Committee Meeting
Where: Hampton Bays Community Center, Hampton Bays, NY
When: September 7th, (6:30PM - 9:30PM)
2009 PEP Habitat Restoration Plan
The Peconic Estuary Program Natural Resources Subcommittee is pleased to announce the availability of the recently updated PEP Habitat Restoration Plan and complimentary Interactive Google map which includes photos and project descriptions for each site.
For more information, and to access the Plan and Google Map, please click here.
PEP Project Suggestions Wanted!
The PEP is currently considering pre-proposals and ideas for projects in need of funding. We welcome project ideas from researchers, non-profits, and other entities interested in carrying out work in support of our Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan. We encourage you to fill out our brief project description form and as funding becomes available, both through our annual National Estuary Program grant and through other sources, we will work with you to help you attain the necessary funds to carry out your project. For more information click here. To access the project idea form click here.
PEP Unveils New "Eelgrass Management Plan for the Peconic Estuary"
In June 2009, the Peconic Estuary Program adopted an "Eelgrass Management Plan for the Peconic Estuary". This innovative plan details specific management objectives, actions and action steps to help protect and restore this valuable resource. To access the plan please click here.
TMDLs at Work Website
EPA has released a new Web site which provides a collection of stories to inform and educate stakeholders about the benefits of developing pollution reduction budgets, or total maximum daily loads (TMDLs), to protect and restore water quality. The site provides fact sheets which are representative of TMDLs prepared by states around the country.
These fact sheets illustrate how stakeholders can get involved in identifying and cleaning up polluted waters that do not meet their state's water quality standards. The fact sheets also give real-life examples of benefits citizens can enjoy from a cleaned-up waterbody, including enhancements to recreation or better quality drinking water supplies.
The TMDLs at Work Web site is available at http://www.epa.gov/owow/tmdl/tmdlsatwork/
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