Long Island Sound Coastal Erosion Forums
A successful event bringing communities together to address erosion
New York Sea Grant and Long Island Sound Study held Long Island Sound Coastal Erosion Forums in Nassau and Suffolk which brought together over 90 state and local decision makers, municipal staff, and other stakeholders working to address coastal erosion along the Long Island Sound shoreline!
The Nassau Forum on May 4, 2023 was hosted in partnership with the Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District.The Suffolk County Forum held on May 10, 2023 was hosted in partnership with the Suffolk County Soil and Water Conservation District and Suffolk County Legislators Sarah Anker, Stephanie Bontempi, Kara Hahn, and Al Krupski.
Participants shared information on best practices, discussed challenges, and identified opportunities to increase resilience, all in an effort to enhance coordination across communities. At the Nassau Forum there was a highlight of the Nassau Septic Environmental Program to Improve Cleanliness (SEPTIC) and a showcase of one of the manufacturers of the nitrogen-reducing onsite wastewater treatment systems. Read more here about the events!
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