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ReWild Roots Run Deep: Youth-Led Conservation Grows on the South Fork

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Montauk student Griffin Beckman (far left) says the ReWild summer program is "wildly unforgettable." Sophie Riva photo

ReWild Long Island volunteers gathered for a kick-off celebration at Share the Harvest Farm in East Hampton on June 21. Georgia Kenny photo

Those who live on the South Fork of Long Island — and those who don’t — can both recognize the pristine beauty of the region. Locals are proud to call... more

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State DEC Permits Next Phase of Ditch Plains Dune Restoration

The State Department of Environmental Conservation has permitted and authorized the East Hampton Town government to begin the next phase of its coastal restoration project at Ditch Plains Beach in Montauk. The work is a continuation of a June 2024 beach recovery project, which restored parts of Ditch Plains damaged by storms. In that phase, the town placed 5,800 cubic yards of sand to restore recreational use of the beach prior to summer. The DEC authorized the project under its Tidal Wetlands and Coastal Erosion Management programs. In the next phase, according to a press release, the town government plans ... 31 Jul 2025 by Jack Motz

SCWA To Receive Settlement From 3M Company in 'Forever Chemical' Lawsuit

The Suffolk County Water Authority has announced that it would receive its first payment as part of a nationwide class-action lawsuit against the 3M Company, a manufacturer of PFAS, which are often referred to as “forever chemicals,” because they do not break down over time. The chemicals have polluted Long Island’s sole-source aquifer, and SCWA will receive part of a $10.5 billion settlement involving thousands of water providers across the country. SCWA expects an initial payment of $34 million, about 20 percent of the $170 million it will receive in total from the settlement. Although the settlement is an important ... 23 Jul 2025 by Stephen J. Kotz

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