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Links & Resources 

The following are links to organizations that may be of interest, ​or which will provide further information.  These links will take you away from the Friends of the Bay site. 
Friends of the Bay is not responsible for content on these pages.

Regional Water Quality Initiatives and Programs


Reclaim Our Waters 

Coastal Resiliency and Sea Level Rise


NYSDOS Model Local Laws to Increase Resilience

NYSDEC Sea Level Rise Projections

NYS Climate Leadership and Protection Act

Flood Factor

Climate Check


Zoning for Coastal Flood Resiliency
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Natural Resource Navigator and Coastal Resilience Tool

PEP Climate Vulnerability Assessment and Action Plan 
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American Planning Association Climate Change Resources

Water Quality Regulations and Programs


USEPA Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Sources
NYSDEC MS4 Permit
NYSDEC Part 41 - Sanitary Condition of Shellfish Lands 2020

Long Island Native Plants


NY Flora Atlas
Long Island Native Plant Initiative (LINAP)
Plant Species List

Raingardens


A raingarden is a type of green infrastructure basin that can be installed in either a community or residential setting and used to capture and filter stormwater runoff. They are typically constructed using native plants and layers of mulch and permeable soil. In a community setting a raingarden is usually installed on or at the bottom of a sloped area where it can capture runoff from surrounding impervious surfaces. In a residential setting a raingarden is most commonly installed at the base of a downspout.

If designed properly, raingardens can be effective at removing up to 90% of chemicals from stormwater runoff and can absorb runoff as much as 30% to 40% more efficiently than a typical lawn. In addition to providing filtration, raingardens can recharge groundwater, mitigate flooding and prevent runoff from inundating storm sewers. The benefit of using native plants is that they do not require fertilization and they provide a habitat for bees, butterflies and other pollinators.

Last October, Friends of the Bay installed two raingardens along the Western Waterfront in Oyster Bay. The Western Waterfront Raingarden Project was made possible by a grant from the Long Island Sound Stewardship Fund at the Long Island Community Foundation.

More Resources About Raingardens


Environmetal Protection Agency
​Soak up the Rain: Rain Gardens


Cornell Cooperative Extension
​Rain Gardens


Department of Environmental Conservation
Create a Rain Garden


UMASS Amherst
Rain Gardens: A Way to Improve Water Quality


The Watershed Institute
Green Infrastructure: Rain Gardens


​Technical Resources


Weather Station at Oyster Bay Marine Center

The Oyster Bay Marine Center has a weather station ​showing
​real time weather conditions in Oyster Bay Harbor. 
Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan Technical Resources
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NYS GIS Gateway

USEPA How's My Waterway

Aquatic Barrier Prioritization


Long Island Protection Committees


Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor Protection Committee

The Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor watershed located on the north shore of Long Island, New York is the cleanest harbor in western Long Island Sound. Like many suburban communities this 40 square mile watershed is subject to continuous environmental threats including storm water runoff, development pressure and habitat impairments.
​

In order to help protect and enhance the water quality of Oyster Bay and Cold Spring Harbor and their tributaries in the most cost-efficient and effective manner municipalties within the watershed first met in January 2010, fourteen municipalities officially formed the Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor Protection Committee (OB/CSH PC)  by signing an Inter-municipal Agreement in August 2012.  
Hempstead Harbor Protection Committee
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This website was created by the Hempstead Harbor Protection Committee to serve as a resource of information on Hempstead Harbor (Long Island, New York).
Manhasset Bay Protection Committee
Peconic Estuary Protection Committe
Setauket Harbor Task Force

Model Local Laws


Pace University Law Center - Gaining Ground Database


NYSDOS Model Local Laws to Increase Resilience


New York Land Use Tools 


Wetland and Watercourse Protection Measures


Management of Floodplain Development 


Stormwater Control Measures

​Partner Organizations


Oyster Bay Main Street Association 
The Nature Conservancy
Long Island Sound Study

​The LISS partners have made significant strides to restore and protect Long Island Sound, giving priority to hypoxia, habitat restoration, public involvement and education, and water quality monitoring.

NASSAU COUNTY
SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT


The Nassau County Soil and Water District is committed to the protection, preservation, restoration and enhancement of our natural resources by providing education, technical assistance and consensus for all land users.​

Citizens Campaign for the Environment
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Save the Sound
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The North Shore Land Alliance
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Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary
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The WaterFront Center
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program

Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau County​

​Events and Training


Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Sources - Resources

Recorded Webinars and Trainings

Cesspool

Learn how on-site sewage systems (septic systems) function and how to take care of them. This video shows the entire course.

Clean Energy


Network for New Energy Choices
​

Network for New Energy Choices promotes environmentally responsible energy policies
​and technologies through in-depth reports and web content. 
NNEC, formed in 2006, is a program of GRACE.


Long Island Green Homes
The LI Green Homes Consortium’s goal is to reduce energy costs and usage for
Long Island residents. The more we all save on energy bills, the more money stays
​on Long Island, boosting our local economy.


Biodiversity


New York Natural Heritage Program:
​Biological Diversity and Ecological Potential of Plum Island

Ecological Impact


Hydraulic Dredging
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A literature review of the ecological effects of
hydraulic escalator dredging. 
(Link to PDF)
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  • About Us
    • 2022 SUPPORTERS
    • Contact Information
    • Board Members, Advisory Board, and Staff
    • Achievement Timeline
    • FOB History
    • Interactive Display
  • Monitoring
    • Water Quality Data
    • Annual Water Quality Reports
    • State of the Watershed
    • Watershed Action Plan
    • Quality Assurance Project Plan
  • New & Events
    • News
    • Events >
      • Sign Up for Event
    • Media Center >
      • Media Coverage
      • Photo Gallery
      • Maps
      • News Archive >
        • Tunnel
    • Newsletter
  • Donate Today
  • Get Involved
    • Membership
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    • Volunteer Registration
  • Resources
    • "Did you know..."
    • Resources & Links
    • History of the Watershed
    • About Oyster Bay/cold Spring Harbor
  • Online Store