Announcements
Grants Available for Installation of Improved Septic Systems
Suffolk County has grants of up to $11,000 available to owners of primary residences occupied year-‘round for the installation of an on-site, advanced nitrogen removal wastewater system. There is also low cost, long-term private financing available for the remaining cost. Preference will be given to homes in environmentally sensitive areas. See http://www.reclaimourwater.info/ for application and other information relating to this program.
US Army Corps Issues Long-Awaited Report
In July, the US Army Corps of Engineers issued its long-awaited Draft General Reevaluation Report to the Fire Island New York to Montauk Point Reformulation Study. Access the press release and the report by clicking here. To skip the press release and go directly to the Army Corps’ Fimp webpage click on this link.
DEC issues beach nourshiment permit to the Village
On July 11, 2016, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation issued a permit to the Village of Quogue authorizing it to undertake a beach nourishment project in accordance with the application submitted on behalf of the Village in 2011. The permit expires on March 31, 2026 and is subject to a number of conditions, including submission of updated plans to the DEC at least 30 days prior to project commencement. The issuance of the permit does not require that the Village undertake a project, and, as has been stated many times, the issue will be subject to further discussion among members of the Board of Trustees and with residents at forums to be announced in the future.