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The Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor has been working tirelessly to protect and restore our harbor and surrounding communities since our founding in 1986. As we near the end of our 35th year of environmental stewardship, we look back at what harbor conditions used to be, how they’ve changed for the better, and we look […]
Continue Reading →Tips for a Green Winter and Holiday Season Anastasia Yankopoulos, Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor There are a number of ways to lower your environmental impact during the cold months, and especially around the holidays. Here are some suggestions for going green this season. Recycle Holiday Trees and Decorations Christmas trees, wreathes, and garland can […]
Continue Reading →During this past monitoring season, we noticed unusually high levels of bacteria in Glen Cove Creek. By the end of our monitoring season (October 28), bacteria levels were at their highest. CSHH alerted the Glen Cove DPW, Nassau County DPW and Department of Health, the Hempstead Harbor Protection Committee, as well as Suez (the operator […]
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Continue Reading →Read the annual Water-Quality Report for Hempstead Harbor! You can find the current 2020 report and past reports on the Water-Quality Reports page (found under the Resources tab). Alternatively, you can read the report here.
Continue Reading →Thank you all for attending our Harborside 35 Anniversary event on September 9, 2021! Harborside 35 Event Photos: Jordan Loftus Photos Tab Hauser Photos Harborside 35 Digital Ad Journal: Digital Ad Journal
Continue Reading →PASSED! On November 2, 2021, the Environmental Rights Amendment was approved in NY State with 68.90% of residents voting “yes” to adding the right to clean water, clean air, and a healthful environment to the New York Constitution’s Bill of Rights.
Continue Reading →Thanks to everyone who participated in the Sea Cliff Beach Cleanup this past Saturday! Throughout the event, we had some cleanup volunteers come to the CSHH table and make some ‘garbage art’ with what they picked up on the beach. With the help of CSHH board member, Sebastian Li, we got amazing creations! A special […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Hempstead Harbor is so fortunate to have so much of its shoreline devoted to public beaches and parks. Each year, thousands of people rely on these areas for a wide range of recreational activities. As local communities gear up for the summer beach season, many are organizing shoreline cleanups. These cleanups are so important not only […]
Continue Reading →CSHH was featured in a Newsday piece titled “Water Warriors,” highlighting groups and organizations across Long Island that work to protect our coastal water resources. Read the article linked below! Newsday – Water Warriors
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