The Huntingtonian | Archive | Environment

County Announces Enrollment Period for Agricultural Districts

March 25, 2014 12:28 pm Comments Off

Enrollment in the Agricultural Districts Program also helps the farmland owner receive property tax assessments based on the value of the land for agricultural production, rather than its development value.

World Water Day – March 22

March 20, 2014 7:05 am Comments Off

Girl Scouts Can Earn Badge for Water Testing, Beach Cleanup.

Bellone Calls for Public Comment on Suffolk County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan

February 28, 2014 9:08 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County is required by federal law to update its Hazard Mitigation Plan every five years in order to remain eligible to receive grant funding for projects to reduce our risk to natural disasters. This plan acts as a guidebook for all major potential vulnerabilities to hazards in Suffolk County – including structures, flood zones, […]

Crab Meadow Watershed Hydrology Study Meeting 2/26/14

February 26, 2014 3:59 pm Comments Off

Thanks to a Federal grant that was awarded to the Town of Huntington in December of 2012, one of Northport’s most fragile environmental habitats will soon become the focus of an extensive study to help support the development of a management plan in furthering to protect and enhance the Crab Meadow Watershed area and the […]

Bellone Announces Jobs in Endangered Species Protection Program

February 21, 2014 8:38 pm Comments Off

Seasonal Workers Needed to Protect Plovers, Terns.

Governor Cuomo asks State DEC to Open CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION in Huntington

February 20, 2014 2:29 pm 4 Comments

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION OPENED…
A criminal investigation into the alleged transport and burning of radiated waste in Huntington has been opened by the DEC at the request of Governor Cuomo.

Polar Bear Scouting Skills Camporee Weekend

February 17, 2014 8:22 am Comments Off

The 2014 Matinecock District (B.S.A.) Annual Polar Bear Scouting Skills Camporee Weekend was held this year at Schiff Scout Reservation in Wading River during the last weekend in January.

Lupinacci, Cuomo Help Long Islanders Prepare For Next Emergency

February 10, 2014 12:51 pm Comments Off

Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Program hold first training event at Farmingdale State College

Legislator Spencer’s Statement on Long Island’s Water Quality

January 31, 2014 8:39 am Comments Off

Legislator Spencer’s Statement on Long Island’s Water Quality & Suffolk County’s Proposed Comprehensive Water Management Plan.

Bellone Details Water Quality Crisis in Live Town Hall

January 30, 2014 7:16 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone outlined the county’s water quality crisis and answered questions in a teleconference Monday night that drew over 9,700 residents.