Broad Cove Preserve

Open to the Public!

764 Hubbard Ave, Aquebogue NY 119014

Image Source: Rachel Friedman

Background

Broad Cove Preserve is located on the site of a former duck farm. The gorgeous coastline property in Flanders Bay is set on 25 acres of tidal wetlands and 8,000 feet of shoreline on Terry Creek and Broad Cove.

This 100-acre waterfront parcel is located near the Bell Town Cultural Heritage Area. Public access to water is an increasingly important issue in the Peconic Watershed, and this project aims to restore access for the local community.

The land at 764 Hubbard Ave, Aquebogue NY 11901 was purchased by The Peconic Land Trust on December 31, 2021 with the intention of turning it into a nature preserve. Work is ongoing at this site.

Images Source: Rachel Friedman

Broad Cove Preserve Water Access and Education Project

Goals:

Implementation of the Invasive species plan with our partners New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and The Long Island Invasive Species Management Area(LIISMA)
Revegetation of the living shoreline for erosion control
The creation of a permeable parking lot for increased public access
Emergency vehicle access
Continued expansion of the trail system
Development of educational signage
Creation of onsite educational programming
Benefit the community within a NYSDEC proposed environmental justice area
Installing educational and community-driven infrastructure
Onsite capacity building activities

Image Sources: Rachel Friedman and Jade Blennau

CCMP Related Actions

Action 9: Incorporate environmental justice considerations into public outreach

Action 12: Mitigate climate change through coastal ecosystem management

Action 14: Increase public awareness of the anticipated impacts of climate change in the Peconic Estuary

Status

In Progress

Invasive plant removal and planting of native plants has begun.

Permeable parking and access is complete

Funding

PEP is using Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funds totaling $150,000 in the first wo years with a vision to continued support.

The Peconic Land Trust was able to purchase the land with funds from six lines of credit provided by Trust supporters totaling at $11.5 million for the purchase and $500,000 for carrying costs