The Nissequogue River Watershed covers over 40 square miles largely in the Town of Smithtown, Long Island. The watershed is made up of a number of diverse ecosystems that are home to a large variety of species and offers an array of recreational amenities including hiking, fishing and bird-watching. Areas within the watershed are designated as New York State Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat and sections of the river are classified as a National Wild and Scenic River.Stewardship Action Plan
In 2006 the Long Island Sound Study's Stewardship Initiative (LISSI) workgroup named the Nissequogue River and its 40 square-mile watershed one of 33 Stewardship Areas. With an established network of committed stakeholders and abundance of protected open space, the area was also selected as an ideal location to initiate a pilot program to implement the general principles of LISSI. This is currently being done through development of a Stewardship Action Plan to ensure the long-term management and protection of the watershed.
For more information, click here to download a one-page summary of the Nissequogue River Watershed Stewardship Action Plan.
Who's Creating the Stewardship Action Plan?
The creation of a Stewardship Action Plan is the collaborative effort of many local stakeholders and various government agencies, businesses and non-profit organizations. To learn more about who is helping to shape the Nissequogue's Stewardship Action Plan and how the Steering Committee is organized, visit our Participants page.
The following list of issues important to the watershed was presented at the public meeting in October 2006.
