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For 20 years it has been Friends of the Bay's mission to preserve, protect and restore the ecological integrity and productivity of the Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor estuary and the surrounding watershed.
Begun in 1987 by a small group concerned about the impact of proposed massive development of the Oyster Bay Harbor, Friends of the Bay has grown to be a watchdog for protecting the entire Mill Neck - Oyster Bay - Cold Spring Harbor estuary. Winner of national awards for environmental effectiveness, today Friends of the Bay is recognized as as one of the most effective environmental organizations around Long Island Sound and is respected by residents, the business community, and government alike.
NEWS FEATURES
- (Oyster Bay, NY - April 21, 2008) - Planting of trees improves water quality.
- The Tree Committee held an Arbor Day Celebration and Tree Dedication ceremony today at the Town of Oyster Bay Community Center. The Town now has a Tree Preservation Ordinance as well as Tree Preservation Bureau. Kathy Prinz served as the Mistress of Ceremonies and introduced the Town Officials, members of the Tree Committee, and other residents, who read facts, quotes and poetry about trees, and how important they are to our quality of life.
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- List of L.I. Native trees
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- (Oyster Bay, NY - April 11, 2008) - Great News for Long Island Sound: Governor Paterson Says NO to Broadwater.
- Governor Paterson's announcement the Broadwater proposal violates the Coastal Zone Management Act and is inconsistent with the values and uses of Long Island Sound marked an historic event, for the Sound and for the many thousands who spoke out against this project. This decision was signal to the public that their voices were heard and that the Sound cannot be co-opted for private gain.
- (Nassau County, NY - February 25, 2008) Smithers Property in Mill Neck .
- The Nassau County Legislature voted unanimously Monday to buy most of the 31-acre Smithers Estate in Mill Neck for $7.8 million and preserve it as open space. Friends of the Bay commends the County Legislature on their unanimous vote to acquire the Smithers Property in Mill Neck, which is an outstanding environmental achievement. A sincere thank you to everyone who called, wrote or emailed their legislators. In the words of John James Audubon, "A true conservationist is a man who knows that the world is not given by his fathers but borrowed from his children."
- (Oyster Bay, NY - December 6, 2007) - Robin Kriesberg named as new Executive Director.
- Friends of the Bay Board President Beth Dalton-Costello announced today that Robin Kriesberg has joined Friends of the Bay as Executive Director. "We are excited to bring someone with Robin's extensive experience and strong commitment to the environment into Friends of the Bay. She is looking forward to becoming a vital member of our community." Prior to joining Friends of The Bay, Ms. Kriesberg was the Associate Director of Restoration and Stewardship at Save the Sound, a Program of Connecticut Fund for the Environment.
- (Oyster Bay, NY - October 31, 2007) - Friends of the Bay awarded grant to develop a watershed management plan.
- Top federal and state environmental officials gathered together on Monday, October 29 to announce the recipients of grants awarded through the Long Island Sound Futures Fund.
- (Oyster Bay, NY - August 28, 2007) - FOB Launches Water Quality Website
- Friends of the Bay has launched a new website as part of its recent efforts to make more information available to government, and the public-at-large, information pertaining to it's Water Quality Monitoring Program.
COMING EVENTS
- 2008 - Friends of the Bay releases "State of the Watershed Report"
- Friends of the Bay's first "State of the Watershed Report" will summarize historical trends and existing environmental and land use conditions in the watershed.
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