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 Lon Cohen December 02, 2020
Find out more about this celestial event during a Zoom meeting hosted by the Hamptons Observatory.
By Lon Cohen November 27, 2020
Latest acquisition completes area open space preservation plan begun in 2014.
By Lon Cohen November 21, 2020
On September 27, 1985 a powerful Category 3 storm named Gloria hit Long Island.
By Long Island November 20, 2020
The New York State Public Service Commission has completed its investigation
By Lon Cohen November 11, 2020
The endangered fish was found dead and brought into Long Beach Marina in Smithtown.
By Lon Cohen November 09, 2020
Whale was spotted in the Atlantic in good condition.
By Lon Cohen October 29, 2020
Whale discovered by biologists while responding to call for a decreased dolphin.
By Lon Cohen October 28, 2020
The shellfish help filter the water improving clarity and quality of the bay.
By Lon Cohen October 08, 2020
Bay Park plant will remove an additional 5,000 pounds of nitrogen per day.
By Lon Cohen October 07, 2020
The 110-acre wooden parcel of land contains wetlands.
By Lon Cohen September 08, 2020
Bird had become tangled in a fishing line.
By Lon Cohen August 10, 2020
Recognized for the ninth year in a row.
By Lon Cohen August 05, 2020
Across Long Island high winds trashed trees and downed power lines.
By Lon Cohen August 03, 2020
Brunt of the storm is expected to hit Tuesday afternoon.
By Lon Cohen August 03, 2020
Winds up to 60 mph expected.
By Long Island July 31, 2020
The staff of Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is excited to report that the nesting pair of bald eagles successfully fledged two eaglets this year.
By Lon Cohen July 29, 2020
Town of Hempstead lifeguards snapped this picture of a dead fish with bite marks.
By Lon Cohen July 28, 2020
Colleen Kelly’s photo of Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai captured the top prize.
By Lon Cohen July 27, 2020
Environmental programs using shellfish to help restore the waterways of Long Island.
By Lon Cohen July 22, 2020
Saying so-long to our cosmic visitor in pics.