Citizens Campaign for the Environment Archives

11.27.2022 Government

After Riverhead, SCWA miss out on state grant funding, residents rally once more for clean water

Residents of Calverton and Manorville say their calls for help in getting clean drinking water are falling on deaf ears. “Calverton needs clean drinking water,” said Adrienne Esposito of...

05.27.2022 Agriculture

Researchers say shellfish, kelp could be key to combat ocean acidification

Researchers at Stony Brook University have discovered a way to combat ocean acidification with a culture of shellfish and kelp, potentially benefiting local marine ecosystems, shellfish farmers and economies...

10.15.2020 News

Zeldin, Goroff speak on environmental issues ahead of election

The two candidates for the 1st Congressional District seat in November faced off — virtually — on their views on environmental issues Tuesday. The event was hosted by the...

03.09.2020 Environment

Environmental group calls on New York to pass strict new drinking water standards

The Citizens Campaign for the Environment is calling on New York State to pass strict new drinking water standards sooner rather than later, saying that people are drinking water...

08.21.2019 Environment

Environmental group releases report on the cost of water here

Living on Long Island, it can sometimes be easy to grow frustrated with taxes and fees, but a recent study shows that Riverhead charges less than most other towns...

07.01.2016 Environment

‘Fundamentally flawed’ report on Plum Island’s future, environmentalists say

A report released last week by the Department of Homeland Security outlining alternatives to selling Plum Island to the highest bidder has come under criticism from environmental groups.

08.12.2015 Health & Environment

Advocates rallying to stop federal plan to dump in Long Island Sound

Suffolk County Legislator Al Krupski state and town officials and environmental advocates are calling for an end to the dumping of potentially toxic materials from dredging operations into Long...

06.26.2013 News

Officials frustrated by ‘underwater dumping’ plan

Local government officials blasted members of the Environmental Protection Agency Tuesday for failing to properly notify them about a public meeting regarding the agency’s intentions to designate dredged spoil...

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