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03.12.2024 News

Peconic resident testifies on behalf of Plum Island preservation

Louise Harrison, the natural area manager for New York- and Connecticut-based nonprofit Save the Sound, testified last Thursday before a congressional subcommittee in the nation’s capital about the proposed...

04.03.2023 Government

LaLota launches bill to make Plum Island a national monument

Like his predecessors, the new representative from New York’s 1st Congressional District has taken interest in preserving Plum Island. On March 15, Rep. Nick LaLota introduced the Plum Island...

01.13.2023 Editorials

Editorial: Progress is made toward preserving Plum Island

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead We were reminded...

01.06.2023 Government

Federal spending package includes support for Plum Island preservation effort

Plum Island preservation advocates are applauding language in recently-approved federal legislation that they say brings them one step to conservation. The federal omnibus spending bill passed by Congress just...

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Peconic resident testifies on behalf of Plum Island preservation

LaLota launches bill to make Plum Island a national monument

Editorial: Progress is made toward preserving Plum Island

Federal spending package includes support for Plum Island preservation effort