Marine & Fresh Water Conservation

In order to prevent the contamination of the Long Island and Fishers Island Sounds and our island’s freshwater ponds, the Conservancy has worked to protect our plant, animal and aquatic life by:

• Challenging open water disposal of excessively contaminated dredged material as well as promoting alternative disposal practices that are less environmentally damaging.

• Pursuing a formal No Discharge Zone designation for the waters surrounding FI and joining with the Harbor Committee to help fund the purchase and on-going maintenance of a pump-out vessel.

• Pioneering a non-toxic mosquito control program.

• Developing and implementing a water quality testing program for our island's waters, expanding these efforts when required and working to provide solutions.

• Encouraging water conservation measures and regular septic maintenance procedures for all island residences and businesses.