New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Archives

09.10.2025 Featured Story

Getting drought conditions info to the Shelter Island public faster

The Town Board is moving to get messages about changing drought conditions out to the public faster. In August, members of the Water Advisory Committee (WAC) discussed their observations...

09.08.2025 Featured Story

Check your trees: laurel wilt confirmed on Long Island

Cornell University is hosting an information session on Sept. 10 about laurel wilt, a fungal disease spread by the invasive redbay ambrosia beetle. The public is encouraged to attend and learn...

08.22.2025 Featured Story

Shelter Island Water Advisory Committee weighs drought revisions: Urges cutback in lawn watering

The Water Advisory Committee is suggesting the Town Board implement voluntary conservation efforts, advising the public not to water lawns between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m....

07.10.2025 Featured Story

Fresh Pond coming back to life: Contributions needed as match to grant

“Fresh Pond got needed love and attention over the past week,” Peter Grand said, revealing that the environmental consultancy firm Solitude Lake Solutions returned to the Island to remove...

05.12.2025 Around the Island

Sniffing out a Shelter Island discovery

Max is an 8-year-old Cardigan Corgi who loves walking the beaches with Abby Lawless several times a week. Recently the two friends discovered creature from the deep washed up...

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