From reviews and recommendations of the best parks on Long Island to visit, to insights about the local eco-system and local forecast updates, we've got what you'll want to know about nature, local environmentental issues, and Long Island weather right here.
By Long Island News & PR October 14, 2016
The Arbor Day Planning Committee is accepting original art and photography submissions to be selected as the New York State Arbor Day Poster.
By Long Island News & PR October 14, 2016
Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) finalized new policies that stand to jeopardize fisheries management in the U.S.
By Long Island News & PR October 12, 2016
The public is invited to comment on a proposed remedy to address contamination related to the 230 Duffy Avenue Site #C130141 (Hicksville, Nassau County).
By Long Island News & PR October 12, 2016
Students and teachers from across Suffolk County engaged in hands-on “citizen science exploration” during the annual Day in the Life of the Nissequogue River.
By Long Island News & PR October 10, 2016
Governor Cuomo: "It is in these times that the world must come together and help its fellow citizens. New York stands ready to do just that."
By Long Island News & PR October 10, 2016
The Attorney General offers tips for those contributing to the relief effort for victims of Hurricane Matthew.
By Long Island News & PR October 10, 2016
Most of Western NYS remains under a drought warning, with the rest of the state under a drought watch. You can do your part to save water.
By Long Island News & PR October 08, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that New York will be dispatching emergency management personnel to help Florida recover in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.
By Long Island News & PR October 07, 2016
The Gabreski Air National Guard Base Site (#152148) (Southampton, Suffolk County) has been added to the Registry of Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Sites.
By Long Island News & PR October 07, 2016
NYSDEC is accepting public comments about the draft work plan through November 5, 2016.
By Long Island News & PR October 07, 2016
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, leading a coalition of five states, brought a lawsuit today against the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
By Long Island News & PR October 06, 2016
Most of Long Island is sea level, placing the region in harms way any time a hurricane approaches.
By Long Island News & PR October 06, 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing food safety recommendations for those who may be impacted by Hurricane Matthew.
By Long Island News & PR October 06, 2016
The EPA has finalized its plan to conduct additional excavation of contaminated soil in some areas of the former Li Tungsten Property in Glen Cove, N.Y.
By Christian Abbatecola October 05, 2016
The latest prediction models for Hurricane Matthew show it veering far away from the Northeast.
By Christian Abbatecola October 04, 2016
Though a great deal of uncertainty remains, the storm's path has shifted westward toward the US' East Coast.
By Long Island News & PR October 04, 2016
Due to the ongoing drought conditions in New York State, many waters are significantly below average water levels for this time of year.
By Christian Abbatecola October 03, 2016
Though too early to accurately predict, the hurricane does have the potential to make landfall in the US as well.
By Long Island News & PR October 03, 2016
Incident is the latest in continuing operational issues at aging power plant.
By Long Island News & PR September 30, 2016
Total number of counties in New York State severely impacted by the extreme dry conditions increases to 51.