Group for the East End protects
and restores eastern
Long Island's environment through education,
citizen action and
professional
advocacy.
We inspire people to embrace
a conservation
ethic.
Click here to
become a member.
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Upcoming Events
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For a full list of events and descriptions, click here or visit www.eastendenvironment.org.
Bay to Sound Trails Clean-Up
(Greenport)
Sunday, January 17
(Snow Date: January 23rd)
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Meet Morton's Chickadees
(Noyack)
Saturday, January 30th
10:30 a.m. to noon
Photo by Terry Oloughlin
Hike at Long Pond Greenbelt
(Sag Harbor)
Sunday, February 21st
10:00 a.m. to noon
Mashomack: Jewel of the Peconics
(Shelter Island)
Saturday, February 27th
10:00 a.m. to noon
Laurel Valley After-School Hike
(Noyack)
Friday, March 5th
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Interpreting a Springs Forest
(Springs)
Saturday, March 6th
1:00 p.m to 2:15 p.m.
Hooray! Daylight Savings Hike
(Southold)
Monday, March 15th
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Book Discussion: Eating Locally
(Southold)
Friday, March 19th
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Photo by Kate Schertel
Are You On Team Wild?
(Mattituck)
Saturday, March 20th
10:00 a.m. to noon
Early Spring Dune Road Wildlife
(Hampton Bays)
Sunday, March 28th
Noon to 2:30 p.m.
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January 5, 2010
Dear Friend,
Happy New Year! Although we experienced a tough economic climate in 2009, Group for the East End made significant headway on a number of environmental issues throughout the region. Please read on to learn about our accomplishments and let us know your thoughts about protecting the East End's environment. If you are not already a member of Group for the East End, please consider joining today.
As always, thank you for your continued support.
Bob DeLuca
President
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A Year of Environmental Education
2008-2009 Annual Education Program Report
By Steve Biasetti
Group
for the East End's environmental education programs are definitely a
team effort. In a typical year, every Group staffer is actively
involved to some degree in at least one of the organization's four main
educational endeavors: 1) School Education, 2) Summer Field Ecology, 3)
Spring Plantings & Habitat Restorations, and 4) Nature
Explorations.
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Over 10 Years with SEALS and OWLS
Environmental Education Programs Going Strong
By Anita C. Wright
To think that many of the East Hampton 5th graders, who participated in the first SEALS (Science Encompasses All Life & Systems) program thirteen years ago, have already graduated from college makes my head spin a little.
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Species Spotlight: Grasshopper Sparrow
Wildlife Habitat Preservation Efforts Continue at EPCAL
By Jennifer Skilbred
This
season's highlighted New York State Species of Special Concern is the
Grasshopper Sparrow. Although local populations are now off to their
wintering grounds in the south, these birds commonly breed at the
Calverton Grasslands -- a grassland habitat that is now rare on Long
Island.
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Challenge Grants Enable Worthy Projects
Helping Groups in New Suffolk and East Marion
By Jenn Hartnagel
Nothing
could be better for the East End than remarkably-committed citizen
organizations that are dedicated to protecting the local environment.
In exceptional circumstances, Group for the East End sponsors challenge
grants designed to help them achieve their goals. This fall, the
Marion Lake Restoration Committee and the New Suffolk Waterfront Fund
were the recipients of $5,000 and $7,500 challenge grants respectively.
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Success in Springs
East Hampton Town Board Approves Land Acquisitions
By Anita C. Wright
Following
public hearings in mid-November, the East Hampton Town Board voted
unanimously to approve the purchase of two important properties in the
hamlet of Springs. These properties are critical to protecting the
environment and preserving historic and cultural features.
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Intern Continues on Environmental Path
Katie Magee Makes a Positive Impact
By Kate Schertel
Over
the years, Group for the East End has sponsored and worked with many
interns and volunteers. We have found some extremely special and
inspiring people along the way, and why not shine the spotlight their
way in gratitude? We thank them for their dedication, but also for
helping our organization realize its vision to inspire people to
embrace a conservation ethic.
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Peconic Estuary Program Update
State of the Bays Conference Planned for Spring 2010
By Jen Skilbred
 Did
you know that Group for the East End coordinates education and outreach
for the Peconic Estuary Program (PEP)? This year, we are disseminating
information about the two most recently adopted management plans,
working with PEP members to organize the 2010 State of the Bays
Conference, and developing many other exciting outreach programs.
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Northwind Village Proposed in Southold
Environmental Impact of 128 Units is Concerning
By Jenn Hartnagel
On
October 28th, I testified in opposition to a 128-unit condominium
project known as Northwind Village. The project is proposed for a
17-acre parcel of land located in the Town of Southold on Route 48,
just east of Chapel Lane near Greenport.
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Southampton Will See Stars
Town Adopts Dark Skies Legislation
By Jenn Hartnagel
After a long battle, we are happy to announce the Town of Southampton approved a dark skies law
on December 8, 2009. The intent of the law is to limit excessive
lighting, reduce skyglow, mitigate road glare, prevent light trespass,
conserve energy and protect a shared resource - our view of the
nighttime sky.
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E-Newsletter Managing Editor: Kate Schertel
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