06.23.2014 Government Consultant: Plenty of water for current needs of Shelter Island In his draft report to the Shelter Island Irrigation Committee, consultant John Benvegna isn’t recommending an outright ban on existing automatic irrigation systems on Shelter Island.
04.21.2014 Editorial Reporter editorial: When ‘long term’ means now For all the studies past and current of Shelter Island’s aquifer, Water Advisory Committee member Ken Pysher fears that everyone is overlooking something — what happens in the long-term...
04.17.2014 Government Climate change a factor for Island’s potable water Shelter Island could soon be in the same boat as the Ancient Mariner: “Water, water everywhere, Nor any drop to drink.” That’s if today’s studies of water adequacy don’t...
04.07.2014 Government Irrigation Committee member questions validity of well tests A member of the Shelter Island Irrigation Committee is questioning the value of new data on chloride levels in area wells.
03.24.2014 Government Irrigation committee still debating There were hints at the Irrigation Committee’s most recent meeting about advice the Town Board might receive regarding the proposed ban on automatic irrigation systems.