Push To Preserve Plum Island Enters Next Phase - 27 East
logo logo logo logo

Government / News / Southampton Press / Environment / 1891919

Push To Preserve Plum Island Enters Next Phase

icon 1 Photo
The research facility at Plum Island.

The research facility at Plum Island.

Kitty Merrill on Feb 22, 2022
Hannibal Lecter scoffed when FBI Agent Clarice Starling offered him a vacation on Plum Island in exchange for information about a serial killer in the 1991 film “Silence of the... more

You May Also Like:

Local Animal Nonprofits Rescue, Rehabilitate, Release and Find Forever Homes

With the South Fork’s rich history and bountiful wildlife, different nonprofits are dedicated to helping ... 7 Nov 2024 by Julianne Mosher

A Dry Fall Makes for Ideal Wildfire Conditions

The period from September through November is already the driest time of the year on the East End — but this year, things have been even more parched, with only the slightest bit of rainfall in both September and October, according to meteorologist Bill Evans of WLNG radio in Sag Harbor. As a result, the National Weather Service has issued a “moderate drought” warning for the region, and Suffolk County emergency officials warned residents this week to be cautious with fires. Evans said his records showed “a trace of rain only twice” in September, with the same results for October, ... 6 Nov 2024 by Stephen J. Kotz

Southampton Town Voters Approve Land Swap for Lake Agawam Algae Treatment System

Southampton Town voters gave a resounding approval to a ballot measure asking to allow a ... by Michael Wright

Sand May Be Running Out of Mines' Hourglass as Southampton Town Eyes Amortization Proposal

A plan to amortize sand mines in Southampton Town, first aired seven years ago, has ... by Stephen J. Kotz

Watch: Your Voice Matters - Climate Resiliency on the South Fork

In this episode of “Your Voice Matters,” hear from leaders, activists and locals working to ... 5 Nov 2024 by Staff Writer

John Avlon and Nick LaLota on the Environment | 1st District Matters

As we face ever more severe weather, Long Island is a frontline region in navigating ... 31 Oct 2024 by The Express News Group & WLIW-FM

Rogers Memorial Library Earns Prestigious Sustainability Designation

The Rogers Memorial Library recently earned a prestigious distinction, receiving designation from the Sustainable Libraries ... 30 Oct 2024 by Cailin Riley

EPA Says It Wants To Observe Gas Station Construction, While Residents Prepare Legal Challenge

The Federal Environmental Protection Agency said this week that the Shinnecock Nation has applied for ... by Michael Wright

Beach Nourishment Projects Will Get Underway December 1

An ocean-going dredging crew will begin work on the broadening of six miles of ocean ... 25 Oct 2024 by Michael Wright

Federal EPA Says It Has 'Authority' Over Shinnecock Gas Station Project in Hampton Bays

The federal Environmental Protection Agency has told the Town of Southampton that it is acting ... 23 Oct 2024 by Michael Wright