Posts Tagged "The Hamptons"

Did you know ALL fish are technically endangered?

Did you know ALL fish are technically endangered?

This time of year is a time of fasting in many religious traditions. And perhaps it is with that perspective I have been noticing more and more friends giving up fish because of increasing awareness that technically ALL fish are…

Peconic Estuary v Riverhead Sewage Treatment Plant   (I think we have a winner)

Peconic Estuary v Riverhead Sewage Treatment Plant (I think we have a winner)

In light of the latest mass aqualife die offs in the Peconic Bay Estuary, of both turtles and fish, and the prediction that through the summer more mass fish die offs are likely, thought I would provide concrete tips we…

Did you know there is no limit on how many clams you can take from salt water habitats on the East End?

Did you know there is no limit on how many clams you can take from salt water habitats on the East End?

  With the appropriate permit, you can not only clam enough to make an awesome dinner but to sell… but is it sustainable? Last weekend we observed clammers out in North Sea Harbor. Sitting on a deck over the water…

Did you know that bonfires are not permitted in the towns of Southampton or East Hampton?

Did you know that bonfires are not permitted in the towns of Southampton or East Hampton?

  However, with a permit and according to town guidelines (provided below) you can host a bonfire. It is crucial to the environment that you contain the fire in a metal holder and clean up everything that remains and not…

Did You Know There Are Many Organizations on the East End Working to Preserve Natural Resources?

  Here’s a list of just a few organizations and resources on conservation and preservation out east that we find useful: http://peconice.ipower.com/index.html (Peconic Estuary Program) http://www.groupfortheeastend.org/ http://www.southamptontrails.org/ http://www.peconicbaykeeper.org/ http://www.darkskysociety.org/ http://www.nylcv.org/publications/2009/long_island_east_end http://www.peconiclandtrust.org/ http://elicca.org/ http://nfwf.conservationregistry.org/projects/17105 http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7809.html http://www.pinebarrens.org/ http://www.ccom-montauk.org/ http://www.riverheadfoundation.org/events/detail.asp?briefing_id=91 Feel free to add your own…