Increased healthy, safe recreation, coastal vulnerability and resiliency.
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The Riverside Community is in the Town of Southampton, bordering the Peconic River. In 2015, the Town of Southampton identified this area in their Redevelopment Plan for the Riverside Community.
This project is being revamped but will focus on increased healthy, safe recreation as well as enhanced coastal vulnerability and resiliency in an area identified as disadvantaged. The concept plan is community-driven, prioritizing healthy water quality restorations for safe water access, recreation, and education for the local community.
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Peconic Estuary Partnership is allocating $100,00 of IIJA funds in the identified area of the Riverside Redevelopment Plan.
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The Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) is the guiding framework for protecting and restoring the Peconic Estuary and its watershed.
Action 8
Conduct outreach events and programs that engage community members in learning about the Peconic Estuary and taking action to support estuary health
Action 27
Facilitate spatial planning of the Peconic Estuary to help mitigate resource-use conflicts and ensure the protection of critical habitats
