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Kevin McAllister of Defend H20. ELIZABETH VESPE

Kevin McAllister of Defend H20. ELIZABETH VESPE

Kevin McAllister of Defend H20. ELIZABETH VESPE

Kevin McAllister of Defend H20. ELIZABETH VESPE

Kevin McAllister of Defend H20. ELIZABETH VESPE

Kevin McAllister of Defend H20. ELIZABETH VESPE

Kevin McAllister of Defend H20. ELIZABETH VESPE

Kevin McAllister of Defend H20. ELIZABETH VESPE

Montauk, APril 2018, maintenance repair. COURTESY KEVIN MCALLISTER

Montauk, APril 2018, maintenance repair. COURTESY KEVIN MCALLISTER

High tide flooding on Dune Road following a 10 day no rain period. COURTESY KEVIN MCALLISTER

High tide flooding on Dune Road following a 10 day no rain period. COURTESY KEVIN MCALLISTER

Montauk, March 2018 prior to the year 2 maintenance repair. COURTESY KEVIN MCALLISTER

Montauk, March 2018 prior to the year 2 maintenance repair. COURTESY KEVIN MCALLISTER

authorStaff Writer on Aug 2, 2019
Long Island’s well-being depends on a healthy environment, including healthy beaches, according to Kevin McAllister, who was the Peconic Baykeeper for 16 years and is the founder of Defend H20,... more

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