Our Blog: Green Cities, Blue Waters

Open Beaches Belie Chronic Pollution Problems

Beaches in Westchester & Nassau counties were closed preemptively far fewer times in 2014 than in 2013. But don’t be fooled. The improvement is not a sign that the water is getting cleaner. In fact, it’s not a lasting improvement at all.

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International Coastal Cleanup is here!

Let’s get the plastic bags, bottles, caps, packaging, and cigarette butts off our beaches and protect Long Island Sound!

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Sound Swim Alert: The Beaches Are Open

Saturday August 30: Westchester County’s beaches are all open for swimming.

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Come visit us at the Green Expo & Folk Festival!

And be sure to find our very own Chris Cryder for information about protecting our fisheries!

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Sound Swim Alert: The Beaches Are Open

Update Sunday August 24: Westchester’s Beaches are still open

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Seaweed Blooms: A Growing Problem

Seaweed wreaks havoc in many coastal communities around world. Is it a growing threat in Long Island Sound?

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Transportation advocates release candidate bulletin, call for debate

Bulletin advises gubernatorial candidates on transportation issues for the fall election and beyond

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Sound Swim Alert: The Beaches Are Open

Update Sunday August 17: The beaches are still open. Saturday August 16: The weather is prime for a beach day!

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