The Peconic Estuary Program recently put its finger on the pulse of the Peconics in an attempt to get a sense of the health of the entire system. The result? Compared to other estuaries in the United States, the Peconic Estuary is relatively healthy yet shows signs of environmental stress, particularly in the more densely developed areas and in the tidal creeks.
PEP Environmental Indicators Report
Published in March 2005, this 88-page report details the status and trends of 18 environmental indicators, including bay scallop landings, wetlands acreage, and Brown Tide blooms.
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PEP Environmental Indicators Report Public Summary
The Summer 2005 issue of PEP Talk presented the public summary of the PEP Environmental Indicators Report – an overview of the "state of the bays," with a focus on 8 of the most important environmental indicators.
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State of the Bays Science Conference
On April 29, 2005, the Peconic Estuary Program hosted the State of the Bays Science Conference in Riverhead, NY. Nearly 100 scientists, policymakers, and citizens attended the event. The day was a smashing success as attendees strove to answer the question, "What is the environmental state of the bays?"
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PEP Environmental Indicators Presentation
The first speaker at the PEP State of the Bays Conference - Rick Balla from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - summarized the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the PEP Environmental Indicators Report in a photo-filled slideshow.
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