United States Geological Survey Archives

04.01.2026 Featured Story

Town Enigineer: U.S. Geological Survey on salt water intrusion data needed

For years there has been anecdotal evidence of salt water intrusion in wells in parts of the Island, particularly in the Silver Beach area. But now, with an effort...

02.15.2026 Featured Story

Town water committee has drought worries

“We are nervous.” That was Water Advisory Committee (WAC) member Greg Toner speaking at the committee’s Feb. 3 meeting about numbers currently available for test well levels on Shelter...

12.19.2025 Featured Story

Water Advisory Committee reviews its efforts: A look back and forward

The slimmed down, reorganized Water Advisory Committee reviewed the status of its initiatives on Dec. 15, concluding with its Chairman Andrew Chapman that the accomplishments deserved a B-plus. Several...

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...

08.06.2025 Featured Story

Shelter Island Fresh Pond pilot program funded: County grant matches State for full cost

The Fresh Pond pilot program got a major boost this week on the road to a permanent solution to phosphorus buildup that has long affected water quality. Two grants...

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