The Huntingtonian | Archive | Environment

Public Hearing: Water Security: Bringing Long Island Together to Protect Our Aquifers & Drinking Water

August 29, 2012 7:22 am 2 Comments

Suffolk County Legislator William R. Spencer (D-Huntington) will join Nassau County Legislator Judi Bosworth (D-Great Neck) to host a discussion about the current threats to Long Island’s water supply.

Once Again Avalon Bay Is Not In Compliance With Soil Management Plan

August 26, 2012 9:24 pm Comments Off

It is especially disturbing that these contaminated soil piles are in such close proximity to Huntington Country Farms and furthermore even closer to Manor Field.

Human Case of West Nile Virus Confirmed in Huntington

August 23, 2012 4:03 pm Comments Off

The case involves a Town of Huntington resident, over 55 years of age, who experienced fever, headache, weakness, altered mental status and shortness of breath and was hospitalized early this month.

LICAN/TRI CYA CHILDREN’S PROGRAM CURES NATURE DEFICIT

August 20, 2012 5:01 pm Comments Off

Children who attend the Tri Community & Youth Agency Center in Huntington Station have been learning this summer where food comes from and how to grow it.

Legislation Would Give Towns a New Tool to Protect Water Quality

August 20, 2012 4:46 pm Comments Off

Governor signs legislation permitting towns to create watershed protection improvement districts.

Twenty-One Additional Mosquito Samples Test Positive for West Nile Virus

August 12, 2012 8:01 am Comments Off

To report dead birds, call the West Nile virus hotline in Suffolk County at 631-787-2200 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. To report mosquito problems or stagnant pools of water, call the Department of Public Works’ Vector Control Division at 631-852-4270.

Avalon Bay Soil Management Plan Update

August 5, 2012 10:00 pm Comments Off

A question that is continuously asked by residents is how deep will the contaminated soil be buried on site and how close to the groundwater will the buried material be?

Town to Utilize Grass Carp to Control Aquatic Vegetation in Hecksher Park Pond

August 1, 2012 9:15 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Town Board approved a resolution, at the July 24th meeting, to try and eliminate invasive submerged aquatic vegetation in Hecksher Pond, located in Huntington Village. During the summer months the pond is choked with invasive plant species such as Hornwart, which severely impacts the ponds recreational usage and additionally impacts the aesthetic views that the pond provides.

Cold Spring Harbor Beach Club Beach Now Open

July 31, 2012 6:37 pm Comments Off

Update: Cold Spring Harbor Beach Club Beach is now open as water samples are now within acceptable levels.

Twenty-two Additional Mosquito Samples Test Positive for West Nile Virus

July 30, 2012 4:44 pm Comments Off

New York State is currently investigating one human case that is being considered as probable for West Nile virus. The individual was hospitalized for several days and has fully recovered. Confirmation of West Nile virus will be dependent on the results of further testing.