The following studies contain data used in the Stewardship Action Plan:
Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat Assessments - The two reports below highlight the fish and wildlife habitats in and around the Nissequogue River. The first report was written in 1987; the second, a modified version of the 1987 report, was written in 2005.
1987 Nissequogue Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Assessment
2005 Nissequogue Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Assessment
Local Waterfront Revitalization Program - Details about the Local Waterfront Reviatalization Program can be found here.
Long Island Colonial Waterbird Survey - Review the results of this survey to learn more about the tern and piping plover, among other waterbirds that call Long Island home.
Long Island Sound Study Group - This table catalogs the types of environmental action and the area, owner, and issues that are represented.
New York State Water Quality Reports - A list of state regulations for the watershed:
New York State 2004 303(d) list of Impaired Waters
Section 305(b) of the Federal Clean Water Act Amendments of 1977 (2000)
Section 305(b) of the Federal Clean Water Act Amendments of 1977 (2004)
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Annual Report Checklist
Northeast Coastal Areas Study, Significant Coastal Habitats - The coastal habitat of the Nissequogue River is described at length in this report.
Smithtown Shoreline Survey Data - This report has specific information about the different areas along the Smithtown shoreline.
Smithtown Stormwater Management Program - Review this document to learn more about Smithtown's stormwater management program.
Smithtown Zoning Ordinance - The zoning ordinances and regulations for the Town of Smithtown can be found here.
Sunken Meadow Water Quality Report - This report assesses the water quality in Sunken Meadow State Park.
Wild and Scenic Rivers Act - The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act is national legislation that protects ecologically and recreationally significant stretches of rivers throughout the country.
Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat Assessments - The two reports below highlight the fish and wildlife habitats in and around the Nissequogue River. The first report was written in 1987; the second, a modified version of the 1987 report, was written in 2005.
1987 Nissequogue Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Assessment
2005 Nissequogue Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Assessment
Local Waterfront Revitalization Program - Details about the Local Waterfront Reviatalization Program can be found here.
Long Island Colonial Waterbird Survey - Review the results of this survey to learn more about the tern and piping plover, among other waterbirds that call Long Island home.
Long Island Sound Study Group - This table catalogs the types of environmental action and the area, owner, and issues that are represented.
New York State Water Quality Reports - A list of state regulations for the watershed:
New York State 2004 303(d) list of Impaired Waters
Section 305(b) of the Federal Clean Water Act Amendments of 1977 (2000)
Section 305(b) of the Federal Clean Water Act Amendments of 1977 (2004)
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Annual Report Checklist
Northeast Coastal Areas Study, Significant Coastal Habitats - The coastal habitat of the Nissequogue River is described at length in this report.
Smithtown Shoreline Survey Data - This report has specific information about the different areas along the Smithtown shoreline.
Smithtown Stormwater Management Program - Review this document to learn more about Smithtown's stormwater management program.
Smithtown Zoning Ordinance - The zoning ordinances and regulations for the Town of Smithtown can be found here.
Sunken Meadow Water Quality Report - This report assesses the water quality in Sunken Meadow State Park.
Wild and Scenic Rivers Act - The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act is national legislation that protects ecologically and recreationally significant stretches of rivers throughout the country.
