Topic: Protecting Our Water/Health of Our Waters
Guests:
Blue Water Task Force Eastern Long Island Chapter
Jenna Schwerzmann, Chapter Coordinator
Elizabeth Sans, Committee CHair
Christine Capelli, Vice Chair
Southampton Town Trustees
Scott HorowitZ, President
Ed Warner, Trustee
Representatives from Surfrider Foundation’s Blue Water Task Force, as well as, our Southampton Town Trustees will provide information on projects and issues they have been working on. There will be time to ask questions and hear about volunteer opportunities.
About Surfrider Foundation
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world’s oceans, waves and beaches through a powerful activist network. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers in Malibu, California, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over one million supporters, activists and members, with more than 200 volunteer-led chapters and student clubs in the U.S., and more than 500 victories protecting our coasts. Learn more at surfrider.org.
About the Eastern Long Island Chapter
The Surfrider Foundation Eastern Long Island Chapter is the East End's local Surfrider chapter, operating from Moriches Inlet out to Montauk and on the North Fork. Volunteers assist with a robust water sampling program known as the Blue Water Task Force, push for environmental campaigns, and host more beach cleanups than any other local organization. Learn more at their local chapter website: easternli.surfrider.org
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About the Southampton TOwn Trustees
The Trustees are a select group of individuals whose sole responsibility is the protection of the shores, bays and lake bottoms and their produce for the benefit of the Town's residents.
Current duties and projects:
In charge of managing 26000 acres of underwater lands and 100 lakes and ponds
Annually reseed the bay with shellfish and restock the fresh water bodies with fish
Run the pump out program which removes over 100,000 gallons of effluent from the environment every year, which is free of charge for the boating community.
Oversee the endangered species program in the town
Oversee dock and bulkhead permits in the town
Work with the county, state, and federal government on multiple dredging projects for safe navigation and good water quality.
Working with Stony Brook College and Cornell on various water quality and shellfish management areas with in the town.
We issue mooring permits for the town waters
Maintain docks and launching ramps for public access
Click here to visit the Southampton Town Trustees website.
Above photo: Noyac Bay at Sunset. © Diane Hewett.